Seal Beach, CA vs Waltham, MA
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
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in crime level (6.9 vs 13.2). Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $75,507). Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Seal Beach, CA | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.7 (#1946) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 24,352 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $841,961 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $75,507 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+39.5 |
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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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66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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