Saco, ME 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.
Saco
69.7
#1178 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Saco leads in crime level (2.2 vs 13.2). Seal Beach leads in walk score (41 vs 24). Saco leads in cost of living index (116 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Saco, ME | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.7 (#1178) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 20,960 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $531,575 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $81,326 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.5 | D+2.6 |
D+
69.7 Score
Saco, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,575
Population
20,960
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Northeast
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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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