Ontario, CA 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.

Ontario

63.8

#1740 nationally

vs

Seaside

63.7

#1750 nationally

Ontario leads in crime level (7.5 vs 14.1). Seaside leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 31.3 min). Ontario leads in cost of living index (143 vs 158).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Ontario, CA Seaside, CA
WhereAtHome Score 63.8 (#1740) 63.7 (#1750)
Population 182,457 31,317
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $671,649 $800,284
Median Household Income $78,070 $80,239
Average Commute 31.3 min 21.8 min
Walk Score 48 53
Crime Level 7.5 14.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 143 158
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+2.1 D+29.9