Savannah, GA 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.
Savannah
68.9
#1275 nationally
Seaside
63.7
#1750 nationally
Savannah leads in cost of living index (97 vs 158). Seaside leads in median household income ($80,239 vs $50,547). Seaside leads in walk score (53 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Savannah, GA | Seaside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1275) | 63.7 (#1750) |
| Population | 150,396 | 31,317 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $325,155 | $800,284 |
| Median Household Income | $50,547 | $80,239 |
| Average Commute | 22.1 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 53 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 14.1 |
| School Rating | 5.1 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+18.0 | D+29.9 |
D+
68.9 Score
Savannah, GA
Southern hospitality meets coastal beauty
Median Home
$325,155
Population
150,396
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southeast
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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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