Santa Paula, CA 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.
Santa Paula
64.8
#1675 nationally
Seaside
63.7
#1750 nationally
Santa Paula leads in crime level (9.0 vs 14.1). Seaside leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 28 min). Seaside leads in median household income ($80,239 vs $72,014).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Paula, CA | Seaside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.8 (#1675) | 63.7 (#1750) |
| Population | 31,792 | 31,317 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $719,395 | $800,284 |
| Median Household Income | $72,014 | $80,239 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 14.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+15.1 | D+29.9 |
D
64.8 Score
Santa Paula, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$719,395
Population
31,792
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
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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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