Garland, TX 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.
Garland
73.2
#772 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Garland leads in crime level (6.4 vs 13.2). Garland leads in cost of living index (102 vs 149). Seal Beach leads in median household income ($75,507 vs $71,044).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garland, TX | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#772) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 243,470 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $287,246 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $71,044 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+2.6 |
C
73.2 Score
Garland, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$287,246
Population
243,470
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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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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