Bell, CA vs Bradenton, FL
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.
Bell
60.8
#1919 nationally
Bradenton
64.3
#1699 nationally
Bradenton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 142). Bradenton leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 32.2 min). Bradenton leads in crime level (12.3 vs 16.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Bradenton, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 64.3 (#1699) |
| Population | 31,864 | 57,076 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $354,291 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $55,795 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 12.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+23.5 |
Data coverage note: Bradenton is missing data for 1 metric that Bell has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
60.8 Score
Bell, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$695,526
Population
31,864
Crime
High
Walk Score
77
Pacific
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D
64.3 Score
Bradenton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$354,291
Population
57,076
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$55,795
Southeast
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