Seal Beach, CA vs Sebastian, FL
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.
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Sebastian
68.5
#1315 nationally
Sebastian leads in crime level (4.2 vs 13.2). Seal Beach leads in walk score (41 vs 15). Sebastian leads in cost of living index (109 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Seal Beach, CA | Sebastian, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.7 (#1946) | 68.5 (#1315) |
| Population | 24,352 | 26,846 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $841,961 | $350,279 |
| Median Household Income | $75,507 | $65,650 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 31.5 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+20.8 |
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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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D+
68.5 Score
Sebastian, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$350,279
Population
26,846
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
15
Southeast
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