High Point, NC 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.
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
Seaside
63.7
#1750 nationally
Seaside leads in walk score (53 vs 23). High Point leads in cost of living index (95 vs 158). Seaside leads in median household income ($80,239 vs $58,582).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Seaside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 63.7 (#1750) |
| Population | 116,926 | 31,317 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $800,284 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $80,239 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | D+29.9 |
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72.9 Score
High Point, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$251,120
Population
116,926
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
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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