Seaside, CA vs Streamwood, IL

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.

Seaside

63.7

#1750 nationally

vs

Streamwood

76.8

#319 nationally

Streamwood leads in crime level (3.5 vs 14.1). Seaside leads in walk score (53 vs 36). Streamwood leads in cost of living index (110 vs 158).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Seaside, CA Streamwood, IL
WhereAtHome Score 63.7 (#1750) 76.8 (#319)
Population 31,317 37,780
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $800,284 $336,661
Median Household Income $80,239 $94,951
Average Commute 21.8 min 29.3 min
Walk Score 53 36
Crime Level 14.1 3.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 158 110
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+29.9 D+42.0