Oregon City, OR 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.
Oregon City
66.1
#1586 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Oregon City leads in crime level (6.3 vs 13.2). Oregon City leads in median household income ($90,174 vs $75,507). Oregon City leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 31 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oregon City, OR | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.1 (#1586) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 37,351 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,330 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $90,174 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 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+9.7 | D+2.6 |
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66.1 Score
Oregon City, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$605,330
Population
37,351
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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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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