Delray Beach, FL 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.
Delray Beach
70.5
#1094 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Delray Beach leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 31 min). Delray Beach leads in cost of living index (122 vs 149). Seal Beach leads in walk score (41 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delray Beach, FL | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1094) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 67,536 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,917 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $76,558 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 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+0.8 | D+2.6 |
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70.5 Score
Delray Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$343,917
Population
67,536
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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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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