Bell, CA vs Cape Girardeau, MO

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

vs

Cape Girardeau

74.1

#635 nationally

Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 30). Cape Girardeau leads in average commute (16.7 min vs 32.2 min). Cape Girardeau leads in cost of living index (93 vs 142).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bell, CA Cape Girardeau, MO
WhereAtHome Score 60.8 (#1919) 74.1 (#635)
Population 31,864 40,508
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $695,526 $220,162
Median Household Income $56,685 $51,671
Average Commute 32.2 min 16.7 min
Walk Score 77 30
Crime Level 16.0 17.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 142 93
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 R+46.5