Seal Beach, CA vs West Haven, CT
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
West Haven
75.7
#432 nationally
West Haven leads in crime level (2.9 vs 13.2). West Haven leads in cost of living index (109 vs 149). West Haven leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 31 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Seal Beach, CA | West Haven, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.7 (#1946) | 75.7 (#432) |
| Population | 24,352 | 54,790 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $841,961 | $368,011 |
| Median Household Income | $75,507 | $72,827 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 2.9 |
| 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 | N/A |
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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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75.7 Score
West Haven, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$368,011
Population
54,790
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Northeast
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