Seal Beach, CA vs Westfield, NJ
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
Westfield
68
#1365 nationally
Westfield leads in crime level (0.4 vs 13.2). Westfield leads in median household income ($203,235 vs $75,507). Seal Beach leads in cost of living index (149 vs 184).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Seal Beach, CA | Westfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.7 (#1946) | 68 (#1365) |
| Population | 24,352 | 30,559 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $841,961 | $1,327,809 |
| Median Household Income | $75,507 | $203,235 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 35.6 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 0.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 184 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+24.2 |
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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+
68 Score
Westfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,327,809
Population
30,559
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
45
Northeast
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