Seal Beach, CA vs Westbrook, ME
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
Westbrook
71
#1039 nationally
Westbrook leads in crime level (4.8 vs 13.2). Westbrook leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 31 min). Westbrook leads in cost of living index (110 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Seal Beach, CA | Westbrook, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.7 (#1946) | 71 (#1039) |
| Population | 24,352 | 20,564 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $841,961 | $464,730 |
| Median Household Income | $75,507 | $81,198 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+36.3 |
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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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71 Score
Westbrook, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,730
Population
20,564
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Northeast
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