Seaside, CA vs Taunton, MA
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
Taunton
62.9
#1819 nationally
Seaside leads in walk score (53 vs 30). Seaside leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 29 min). Taunton leads in cost of living index (124 vs 158).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Seaside, CA | Taunton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1750) | 62.9 (#1819) |
| Population | 31,317 | 60,412 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $800,284 | $525,825 |
| Median Household Income | $80,239 | $72,782 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 14.1 | 12.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 158 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.9 | D+1.3 |
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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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62.9 Score
Taunton, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$525,825
Population
60,412
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
30
Northeast
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