Lansing, IL 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.
Lansing
78.3
#185 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Lansing leads in cost of living index (95 vs 149). Lansing leads in crime level (10.7 vs 13.2). Lansing leads in walk score (48 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lansing, IL | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.3 (#185) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 27,713 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $201,273 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $68,766 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 31.1 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 10.7 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+2.6 |
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78.3 Score
Lansing, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$201,273
Population
27,713
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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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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