Seal Beach, CA vs Shafter, 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.
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Shafter
70.7
#1077 nationally
Shafter leads in crime level (7.6 vs 13.2). Shafter leads in average commute (22 min vs 31 min). Shafter leads in cost of living index (112 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Seal Beach, CA | Shafter, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.7 (#1946) | 70.7 (#1077) |
| Population | 24,352 | 21,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $841,961 | $387,324 |
| Median Household Income | $75,507 | $66,418 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+21.1 |
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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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70.7 Score
Shafter, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$387,324
Population
21,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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