Seal Beach, CA vs Winchester, VA
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
Winchester
70.7
#1080 nationally
Winchester leads in crime level (6.5 vs 13.2). Winchester leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 31 min). Winchester leads in cost of living index (111 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Seal Beach, CA | Winchester, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.7 (#1946) | 70.7 (#1080) |
| Population | 24,352 | 27,617 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $841,961 | $403,554 |
| Median Household Income | $75,507 | $62,495 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+28.4 |
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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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70.7 Score
Winchester, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$403,554
Population
27,617
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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