Fredericksburg, 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.
Fredericksburg
63.3
#1775 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Seal Beach leads in crime level (13.2 vs 16.5). Fredericksburg leads in cost of living index (129 vs 149). Fredericksburg leads in walk score (46 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fredericksburg, VA | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1775) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 28,928 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,347 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $83,445 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.7 | D+2.6 |
D
63.3 Score
Fredericksburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$485,347
Population
28,928
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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F
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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