Clearwater, FL vs Seaside, 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.
Clearwater
70.9
#1044 nationally
Seaside
63.7
#1750 nationally
Clearwater leads in crime level (6.0 vs 14.1). Clearwater leads in cost of living index (111 vs 158). Seaside leads in median household income ($80,239 vs $59,358).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clearwater, FL | Seaside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1044) | 63.7 (#1750) |
| Population | 116,850 | 31,317 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $346,065 | $800,284 |
| Median Household Income | $59,358 | $80,239 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 14.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.2 | D+29.9 |
C-
70.9 Score
Clearwater, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$346,065
Population
116,850
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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D
63.7 Score
Seaside, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$800,284
Population
31,317
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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