Chandler, AZ 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.
Chandler
71.5
#972 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Chandler leads in cost of living index (109 vs 149). Seal Beach leads in walk score (41 vs 32). Chandler leads in median household income ($96,542 vs $75,507).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chandler, AZ | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#972) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 281,874 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $520,582 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $96,542 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Low | 13.2 |
| School Rating | 8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+2.6 |
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71.5 Score
Chandler, AZ
Tech hub in the East Valley
Median Home
$520,582
Population
281,874
Crime
Low
Schools
A-
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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