Seal Beach, CA vs Sunnyvale, 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
Sunnyvale
66.4
#1551 nationally
Sunnyvale leads in median household income ($168,924 vs $75,507). Seal Beach leads in cost of living index (149 vs 205). Sunnyvale leads in walk score (54 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Seal Beach, CA | Sunnyvale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.7 (#1946) | 66.4 (#1551) |
| Population | 24,352 | 155,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $841,961 | $2,050,814 |
| Median Household Income | $75,507 | $168,924 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+40.0 |
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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
66.4 Score
Sunnyvale, CA
Heart of tech innovation
Median Home
$2,050,814
Population
155,805
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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