Palm Coast, FL 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.
Palm Coast
67
#1478 nationally
Seaside
63.7
#1750 nationally
Seaside leads in walk score (53 vs 2). Palm Coast leads in crime level (6.4 vs 14.1). Palm Coast leads in cost of living index (112 vs 158).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palm Coast, FL | Seaside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1478) | 63.7 (#1750) |
| Population | 102,113 | 31,317 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,441 | $800,284 |
| Median Household Income | $68,824 | $80,239 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 2 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 14.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.2 | D+29.9 |
D+
67 Score
Palm Coast, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$345,441
Population
102,113
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
2
Southeast
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D
63.7 Score
Seaside, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$800,284
Population
31,317
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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