Poughkeepsie, NY 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.
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Poughkeepsie leads in walk score (61 vs 41). Seal Beach leads in median household income ($75,507 vs $53,875). Poughkeepsie leads in cost of living index (111 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Poughkeepsie, NY | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,772 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $53,875 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 17.6 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.4 | D+2.6 |
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Score
Poughkeepsie, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
31,772
Crime
High
Walk Score
61
Median Income
$53,875
Northeast
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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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