Providence, RI 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.
Providence
67.8
#1384 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Providence leads in walk score (72 vs 41). Seal Beach leads in median household income ($75,507 vs $50,991). Providence leads in cost of living index (107 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Providence, RI | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1384) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 189,692 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $437,919 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $50,991 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 13.2 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | D+2.6 |
D+
67.8 Score
Providence, RI
Creative capital with colonial roots
Median Home
$437,919
Population
189,692
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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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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