Pasadena, TX 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.
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Pasadena leads in cost of living index (94 vs 149). Pasadena leads in average commute (25.7 min vs 31 min). Seal Beach leads in crime level (13.2 vs 15.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, TX | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#490) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 146,716 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,827 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $64,698 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+2.6 |
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75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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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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