Pelham, AL 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.
Pelham
73.9
#665 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Seal Beach leads in walk score (41 vs 13). Pelham leads in crime level (4.5 vs 13.2). Pelham leads in cost of living index (101 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pelham, AL | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#665) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 25,121 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $328,477 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $94,108 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.8 | D+2.6 |
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73.9 Score
Pelham, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$328,477
Population
25,121
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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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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