Bell, CA vs Gresham, OR
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
Gresham
65.6
#1622 nationally
Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 47). Gresham leads in crime level (11.2 vs 16.0). Gresham leads in median household income ($69,437 vs $56,685).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Gresham, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 65.6 (#1622) |
| Population | 31,864 | 110,685 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $470,730 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $69,437 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+62.1 |
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
65.6 Score
Gresham, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$470,730
Population
110,685
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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