Bell, CA vs Hayward, 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

Hayward

61.7

#1891 nationally

Hayward leads in median household income ($105,371 vs $56,685). Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 57). Hayward leads in crime level (13.1 vs 16.0).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bell, CA Hayward, CA
WhereAtHome Score 60.8 (#1919) 61.7 (#1891)
Population 31,864 155,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $695,526 $831,558
Median Household Income $56,685 $105,371
Average Commute 32.2 min 34.2 min
Walk Score 77 57
Crime Level 16.0 13.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 142 173
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+53.6