Seal Beach, CA vs Williston, ND
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
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
Williston leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 31 min). Williston leads in cost of living index (108 vs 149). Williston leads in crime level (12.0 vs 13.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Seal Beach, CA | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.7 (#1946) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 24,352 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $841,961 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $75,507 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston is missing data for 1 metric that Seal Beach has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
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