Benicia, CA 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.
Benicia
66.9
#1481 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Benicia leads in crime level (3.7 vs 13.2). Benicia leads in median household income ($124,375 vs $75,507). Seal Beach leads in walk score (41 vs 34).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benicia, CA | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1481) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 26,429 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,805 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $124,375 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 168 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.0 | D+2.6 |
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66.9 Score
Benicia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,805
Population
26,429
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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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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