Redmond, WA 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.
Redmond
67
#1479 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Redmond leads in crime level (3.6 vs 13.2). Redmond leads in median household income ($155,287 vs $75,507). Redmond leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 31 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Redmond, WA | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1479) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 80,280 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,352,192 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $155,287 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 191 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+2.6 |
D+
67 Score
Redmond, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,352,192
Population
80,280
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
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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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