Roy, 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.
Roy
70.9
#1050 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Roy leads in crime level (5.9 vs 13.2). Roy leads in cost of living index (107 vs 149). Seal Beach leads in walk score (41 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Roy, UT | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1050) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 38,592 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $437,857 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $83,959 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+23.5 | D+2.6 |
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70.9 Score
Roy, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$437,857
Population
38,592
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
West
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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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