Richfield, MN 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.
Richfield
74.4
#602 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Richfield leads in crime level (7.3 vs 13.2). Richfield leads in walk score (58 vs 41). Richfield leads in cost of living index (107 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richfield, MN | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.4 (#602) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 36,445 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $352,629 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $80,712 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+2.6 |
C
74.4 Score
Richfield, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$352,629
Population
36,445
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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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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