Margate, FL 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.
Margate
69.4
#1219 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Margate leads in crime level (7.1 vs 13.2). Margate leads in cost of living index (110 vs 149). Seal Beach leads in median household income ($75,507 vs $56,324).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Margate, FL | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1219) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 58,593 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $322,588 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $56,324 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+2.6 |
D+
69.4 Score
Margate, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$322,588
Population
58,593
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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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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