Bell, CA vs Indio, 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
Indio
62.7
#1831 nationally
Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 32). Indio leads in average commute (23 min vs 32.2 min). Indio leads in median household income ($68,436 vs $56,685).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Indio, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 62.7 (#1831) |
| Population | 31,864 | 93,057 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $512,560 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $68,436 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 18.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+1.3 |
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-
62.7 Score
Indio, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$512,560
Population
93,057
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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