Melbourne, 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.
Melbourne
69.9
#1158 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Melbourne leads in crime level (7.6 vs 13.2). Melbourne leads in cost of living index (105 vs 149). Melbourne leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 31 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melbourne, FL | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1158) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 86,960 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,012 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $60,917 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+2.6 |
D+
69.9 Score
Melbourne, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$360,012
Population
86,960
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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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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