Salinas, CA 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.
Salinas
63.5
#1766 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Salinas leads in walk score (55 vs 41). Salinas leads in average commute (25.9 min vs 31 min). Salinas leads in median household income ($84,250 vs $75,507).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salinas, CA | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.5 (#1766) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 159,506 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,868 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $84,250 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 14.4 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.9 | D+2.6 |
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63.5 Score
Salinas, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$753,868
Population
159,506
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
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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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