Richmond, CA 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.

Richmond

60.3

#1940 nationally

vs

Seaside

63.7

#1750 nationally

Seaside leads in crime level (14.1 vs 25.3). Seaside leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 34.6 min). Richmond leads in walk score (59 vs 53).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Richmond, CA Seaside, CA
WhereAtHome Score 60.3 (#1940) 63.7 (#1750)
Population 114,106 31,317
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $610,065 $800,284
Median Household Income $86,618 $80,239
Average Commute 34.6 min 21.8 min
Walk Score 59 53
Crime Level 25.3 14.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 155 158
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+38.0 D+29.9