Mount Vernon, WA 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.

Mount Vernon

67.1

#1463 nationally

vs

Seaside

63.7

#1750 nationally

Mount Vernon leads in crime level (5.2 vs 14.1). Seaside leads in walk score (53 vs 35). Mount Vernon leads in cost of living index (121 vs 158).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Mount Vernon, WA Seaside, CA
WhereAtHome Score 67.1 (#1463) 63.7 (#1750)
Population 35,259 31,317
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $592,945 $800,284
Median Household Income $69,227 $80,239
Average Commute 23.7 min 21.8 min
Walk Score 35 53
Crime Level 5.2 14.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 121 158
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.9 D+29.9