Oceanside, CA 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.
Oceanside
60
#1941 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Oceanside leads in median household income ($86,701 vs $75,507). Seal Beach leads in cost of living index (149 vs 161). Seal Beach leads in walk score (41 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oceanside, CA | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60 (#1941) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 170,020 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $874,097 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $86,701 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+2.6 |
D-
60 Score
Oceanside, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$874,097
Population
170,020
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
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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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