Midvale, UT 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.
Midvale
71.4
#984 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Midvale leads in crime level (5.4 vs 13.2). Midvale leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 31 min). Midvale leads in cost of living index (115 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Midvale, UT | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#984) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 35,561 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $491,874 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $70,742 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+2.6 |
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71.4 Score
Midvale, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$491,874
Population
35,561
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
53
West
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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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