Munster, IN 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.
Munster
78.5
#175 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Munster leads in crime level (1.4 vs 13.2). Munster leads in cost of living index (103 vs 149). Munster leads in median household income ($101,851 vs $75,507).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Munster, IN | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.5 (#175) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 23,614 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $358,851 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $101,851 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+2.6 |
C+
78.5 Score
Munster, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$358,851
Population
23,614
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
View Munster, IN →
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 Munster for: