Lewiston, ID 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.
Lewiston
73
#797 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Lewiston leads in crime level (5.2 vs 13.2). Lewiston leads in average commute (15.9 min vs 31 min). Lewiston leads in cost of living index (102 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lewiston, ID | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#797) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 34,836 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $392,881 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $63,109 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 15.9 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.6 | D+2.6 |
C
73 Score
Lewiston, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$392,881
Population
34,836
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
West
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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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