Seal Beach, CA vs West New York, NJ
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
West New York
69.5
#1210 nationally
West New York leads in walk score (94 vs 41). West New York leads in crime level (8.1 vs 13.2). West New York leads in cost of living index (130 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Seal Beach, CA | West New York, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.7 (#1946) | 69.5 (#1210) |
| Population | 24,352 | 50,754 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $841,961 | $467,343 |
| Median Household Income | $75,507 | $70,141 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 35.5 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 94 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+28.1 |
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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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D+
69.5 Score
West New York, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$467,343
Population
50,754
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
94
Northeast
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