New York City, NY 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.
New York City
62.5
#1851 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
New York City leads in walk score (89 vs 41). Seal Beach leads in average commute (31 min vs 41.2 min). Seal Beach leads in cost of living index (149 vs 187).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New York City, NY | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.5 (#1851) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 8,258,035 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $832,934 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $74,694 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 41.2 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 89 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 13.2 |
| School Rating | 6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 187 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+2.6 |
D-
62.5 Score
New York City, NY
The city that never sleeps
Median Home
$832,934
Population
8,258,035
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Northeast
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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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