Bell, CA vs Goleta, 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
Goleta
65.8
#1608 nationally
Goleta leads in crime level (5.6 vs 16.0). Goleta leads in median household income ($113,889 vs $56,685). Goleta leads in average commute (18 min vs 32.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Goleta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 65.8 (#1608) |
| Population | 31,864 | 32,665 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $1,364,943 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $113,889 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 192 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+26.7 |
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
65.8 Score
Goleta, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,364,943
Population
32,665
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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