Roanoke, VA 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.
Roanoke
69.5
#1203 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Roanoke leads in cost of living index (95 vs 149). Roanoke leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 31 min). Seal Beach leads in median household income ($75,507 vs $51,523).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Roanoke, VA | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1203) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 97,171 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $283,969 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $51,523 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 17.0 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.6 | D+2.6 |
D+
69.5 Score
Roanoke, VA
Virginia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$283,969
Population
97,171
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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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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