Bartow, FL vs Bell Gardens, 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.
Bartow
70.9
#1042 nationally
Bell Gardens
62.8
#1820 nationally
Bell Gardens leads in walk score (72 vs 26). Bartow leads in cost of living index (98 vs 139). Bell Gardens leads in crime level (10.6 vs 13.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bartow, FL | Bell Gardens, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1042) | 62.8 (#1820) |
| Population | 20,584 | 37,467 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,961 | $699,237 |
| Median Household Income | $60,974 | $53,935 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 13.5 | 10.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | D+32.9 |
C-
70.9 Score
Bartow, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$279,961
Population
20,584
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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D-
62.8 Score
Bell Gardens, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$699,237
Population
37,467
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
72
Pacific
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