Oroville, CA vs Seaside, 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
Seaside
63.7
#1750 nationally
Seaside leads in crime level (14.1 vs 26.9). Seaside leads in median household income ($80,239 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in cost of living index (113 vs 158).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oroville, CA | Seaside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1842) | 63.7 (#1750) |
| Population | 19,449 | 31,317 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $310,232 | $800,284 |
| Median Household Income | $46,362 | $80,239 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 53 |
| Crime Level | 26.9 | 14.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | D+29.9 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Seaside 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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D
63.7 Score
Seaside, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$800,284
Population
31,317
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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