Beverly, MA 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.
Beverly
66.5
#1532 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Beverly leads in crime level (4.6 vs 13.2). Beverly leads in median household income ($99,525 vs $75,507). Beverly leads in walk score (51 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beverly, MA | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.5 (#1532) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 42,318 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $771,951 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $99,525 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+2.6 |
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66.5 Score
Beverly, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$771,951
Population
42,318
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
51
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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