Montebello, CA 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.
Montebello
61.4
#1909 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Montebello leads in walk score (66 vs 41). Seal Beach leads in cost of living index (149 vs 156). Seal Beach leads in median household income ($75,507 vs $72,317).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Montebello, CA | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.4 (#1909) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 60,015 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $825,165 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $72,317 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 13.6 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 156 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+2.6 |
D-
61.4 Score
Montebello, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$825,165
Population
60,015
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
66
Pacific
View Montebello, CA →
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
View Seal Beach, CA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Montebello for: