Beaumont, TX 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.
Beaumont
75.5
#445 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Seal Beach leads in crime level (13.2 vs 31.2). Beaumont leads in cost of living index (91 vs 149). Beaumont leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 31 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaumont, TX | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#445) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 112,193 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,566 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $53,745 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 31.2 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.9 | D+2.6 |
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75.5 Score
Beaumont, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$174,566
Population
112,193
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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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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