Oroville, 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.
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Seal Beach leads in crime level (13.2 vs 26.9). Seal Beach leads in median household income ($75,507 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 31 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oroville, CA | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1842) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 19,449 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $310,232 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $46,362 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 41 |
| Crime Level | 26.9 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Seal Beach has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.6 Score
Oroville, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,232
Population
19,449
Crime
Very High
Median Income
$46,362
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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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