Seaside, CA vs Suwanee, GA
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
Suwanee
65.9
#1602 nationally
Suwanee leads in crime level (3.5 vs 14.1). Seaside leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 31.4 min). Suwanee leads in cost of living index (123 vs 158).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Seaside, CA | Suwanee, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1750) | 65.9 (#1602) |
| Population | 31,317 | 22,913 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $800,284 | $602,592 |
| Median Household Income | $80,239 | $100,780 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 14.1 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 158 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.9 | D+16.5 |
Data coverage note: Suwanee is missing data for 1 metric that Seaside has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
63.7 Score
Seaside, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$800,284
Population
31,317
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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D
65.9 Score
Suwanee, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$602,592
Population
22,913
Crime
Low
Median Income
$100,780
Southeast
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