Ontario, 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.
Ontario
63.8
#1740 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Ontario leads in crime level (7.5 vs 13.2). Ontario leads in walk score (48 vs 41). Ontario leads in cost of living index (143 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ontario, CA | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1740) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 182,457 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $671,649 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $78,070 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+2.6 |
D
63.8 Score
Ontario, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$671,649
Population
182,457
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
Pacific
View Ontario, 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 Ontario for: