Richardson, 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.
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Richardson leads in crime level (4.0 vs 13.2). Richardson leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 31 min). Richardson leads in cost of living index (117 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richardson, TX | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#801) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 117,435 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,040 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $94,362 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+2.6 |
C
73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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F
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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