Seal Beach, CA vs Troy, NY
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.
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Troy
71.8
#959 nationally
Troy leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 31 min). Troy leads in cost of living index (102 vs 149). Seal Beach leads in median household income ($75,507 vs $54,837).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Seal Beach, CA | Troy, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.7 (#1946) | 71.8 (#959) |
| Population | 24,352 | 50,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $841,961 | $303,151 |
| Median Household Income | $75,507 | $54,837 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 12.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+25.8 |
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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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71.8 Score
Troy, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$303,151
Population
50,607
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Northeast
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