Bell, CA vs Jackson, MS
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
Jackson
81.4
#42 nationally
Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 26). Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 16.0). Jackson leads in cost of living index (85 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Jackson, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 81.4 (#42) |
| Population | 31,864 | 143,709 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $84,299 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $42,193 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+46.1 |
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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B-
81.4 Score
Jackson, MS
Mid-size Mississippi city with community character
Median Home
$84,299
Population
143,709
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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