Seal Beach, CA vs Tampa, 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
Tampa
69.8
#1172 nationally
Tampa leads in cost of living index (103 vs 149). Seal Beach leads in median household income ($75,507 vs $62,537). Tampa leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 31 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Seal Beach, CA | Tampa, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.7 (#1946) | 69.8 (#1172) |
| Population | 24,352 | 403,364 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $841,961 | $380,300 |
| Median Household Income | $75,507 | $62,537 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+3.1 |
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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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D+
69.8 Score
Tampa, FL
Gulf Coast metropolis on the rise
Median Home
$380,300
Population
403,364
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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