Miami Beach, 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.
Miami Beach
72.3
#907 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Miami Beach leads in crime level (3.4 vs 13.2). Miami Beach leads in walk score (76 vs 41). Miami Beach leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 31 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Miami Beach, FL | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#907) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 79,607 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $528,434 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $65,116 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+2.6 |
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72.3 Score
Miami Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$528,434
Population
79,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
76
Southeast
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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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