Palm Bay, FL 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.
Palm Bay
69.3
#1230 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Seal Beach leads in walk score (41 vs 13). Palm Bay leads in cost of living index (105 vs 149). Palm Bay leads in crime level (9.5 vs 13.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palm Bay, FL | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1230) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 135,566 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $305,804 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $62,538 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+2.6 |
D+
69.3 Score
Palm Bay, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$305,804
Population
135,566
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
13
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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