Bell, CA vs El Cerrito, 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

El Cerrito

61.4

#1907 nationally

El Cerrito leads in median household income ($120,414 vs $56,685). Bell leads in cost of living index (142 vs 202). El Cerrito leads in crime level (13.1 vs 16.0).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bell, CA El Cerrito, CA
WhereAtHome Score 60.8 (#1919) 61.4 (#1907)
Population 31,864 25,552
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $695,526 $1,149,856
Median Household Income $56,685 $120,414
Average Commute 32.2 min 32.6 min
Walk Score 77 67
Crime Level 16.0 13.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 142 202
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+38.0