Rockville, MD vs Seaside, 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.
Rockville
69.9
#1160 nationally
Seaside
63.7
#1750 nationally
Rockville leads in crime level (4.1 vs 14.1). Rockville leads in median household income ($122,470 vs $80,239). Seaside leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 31.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rockville, MD | Seaside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1160) | 63.7 (#1750) |
| Population | 67,297 | 31,317 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $615,698 | $800,284 |
| Median Household Income | $122,470 | $80,239 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 14.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 157 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+29.9 |
D+
69.9 Score
Rockville, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$615,698
Population
67,297
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Northeast
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D
63.7 Score
Seaside, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$800,284
Population
31,317
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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