Seaside, CA vs University Place, WA
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
University Place
64.4
#1696 nationally
University Place leads in crime level (6.5 vs 14.1). Seaside leads in walk score (53 vs 32). Seaside leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 27.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Seaside, CA | University Place, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1750) | 64.4 (#1696) |
| Population | 31,317 | 35,049 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $800,284 | $662,353 |
| Median Household Income | $80,239 | $89,658 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 14.1 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 158 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.9 | D+10.8 |
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
64.4 Score
University Place, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$662,353
Population
35,049
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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