Richardson, TX 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.

Richardson

73

#801 nationally

vs

Seaside

63.7

#1750 nationally

Richardson leads in crime level (4.0 vs 14.1). Richardson leads in cost of living index (117 vs 158). Seaside leads in walk score (53 vs 44).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Richardson, TX Seaside, CA
WhereAtHome Score 73 (#801) 63.7 (#1750)
Population 117,435 31,317
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $445,040 $800,284
Median Household Income $94,362 $80,239
Average Commute 23.7 min 21.8 min
Walk Score 44 53
Crime Level 4.0 14.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 117 158
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+22.2 D+29.9