Lafayette, CA vs Seal Beach, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Lafayette leads in crime level (2.2 vs 13.2). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $75,507). Seal Beach leads in cost of living index (149 vs 280).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CA | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1832) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 25,048 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,941,109 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $219,250 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 280 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+2.6 |
D-
62.7 Score
Lafayette, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,941,109
Population
25,048
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
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F
59.7 Score
Seal Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$841,961
Population
24,352
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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