Provo, UT 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.
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Provo leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 31 min). Provo leads in cost of living index (104 vs 149). Seal Beach leads in median household income ($75,507 vs $62,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Provo, UT | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#678) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 117,335 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,084 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $62,891 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 13.2 |
| School Rating | 7.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+2.6 |
C
73.8 Score
Provo, UT
BYU energy meets startup culture
Median Home
$485,084
Population
117,335
Crime
Very Low
Schools
B+
West
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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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