Seal Beach, CA vs Vallejo, 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
Vallejo
61.3
#1913 nationally
Seal Beach leads in crime level (13.2 vs 20.3). Seal Beach leads in average commute (31 min vs 36.7 min). Vallejo leads in median household income ($86,112 vs $75,507).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Seal Beach, CA | Vallejo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.7 (#1946) | 61.3 (#1913) |
| Population | 24,352 | 122,807 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $841,961 | $524,543 |
| Median Household Income | $75,507 | $86,112 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 36.7 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 20.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+23.0 |
F
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-
61.3 Score
Vallejo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$524,543
Population
122,807
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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