Mandan, ND 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.
Mandan
72.7
#846 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Mandan leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 31 min). Mandan leads in crime level (7.9 vs 13.2). Seal Beach leads in walk score (41 vs 25).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mandan, ND | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#846) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 24,586 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $352,532 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $78,077 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+53.8 | D+2.6 |
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72.7 Score
Mandan, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$352,532
Population
24,586
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
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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