Paducah, KY 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.
Paducah
79.7
#110 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Paducah leads in average commute (16.4 min vs 31 min). Paducah leads in crime level (7.4 vs 13.2). Paducah leads in cost of living index (88 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paducah, KY | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.7 (#110) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 26,749 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,460 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $46,984 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 16.4 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.4 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.9 | D+2.6 |
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79.7 Score
Paducah, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$190,460
Population
26,749
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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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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