Alexandria, VA vs Seal Beach, CA
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.
Alexandria
67.6
#1397 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Alexandria leads in crime level (6.0 vs 13.2). Alexandria leads in walk score (62 vs 41). Alexandria leads in median household income ($113,179 vs $75,507).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1397) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 155,230 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,586 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $113,179 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+57.7 | D+2.6 |
D+
67.6 Score
Alexandria, VA
Mid-size Virginia city with community character
Median Home
$672,586
Population
155,230
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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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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