Charlottesville, 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.
Charlottesville
70.1
#1130 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Charlottesville leads in average commute (17 min vs 31 min). Charlottesville leads in walk score (58 vs 41). Charlottesville leads in crime level (9.8 vs 13.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlottesville, VA | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1130) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 44,983 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,903 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $67,177 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+68.7 | D+2.6 |
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70.1 Score
Charlottesville, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,903
Population
44,983
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
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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