Bell, CA vs Costa Mesa, 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.

Bell

60.8

#1919 nationally

vs

Costa Mesa

60.6

#1929 nationally

Costa Mesa leads in median household income ($104,981 vs $56,685). Costa Mesa leads in average commute (21.9 min vs 32.2 min). Bell leads in cost of living index (142 vs 197).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bell, CA Costa Mesa, CA
WhereAtHome Score 60.8 (#1919) 60.6 (#1929)
Population 31,864 108,354
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $695,526 $1,424,322
Median Household Income $56,685 $104,981
Average Commute 32.2 min 21.9 min
Walk Score 77 65
Crime Level 16.0 20.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 142 197
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+2.6