Northampton, MA 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.
Northampton
67.3
#1440 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Northampton leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 31 min). Northampton leads in cost of living index (129 vs 149). Northampton leads in crime level (12.2 vs 13.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northampton, MA | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1440) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 29,370 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $503,242 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $80,981 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 21.3 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 12.2 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+41.9 | D+2.6 |
D+
67.3 Score
Northampton, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$503,242
Population
29,370
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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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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