Bell, CA vs Kiryas Joel, NY
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
Kiryas Joel
63.1
#436 nationally
Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 25). Kiryas Joel leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 32.2 min). Kiryas Joel leads in crime level (10.6 vs 16.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Kiryas Joel, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 63.1 (#436) |
| Population | 31,864 | 41,857 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $40,218 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 10.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+8.4 |
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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Kiryas Joel, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
41,857
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Median Income
$40,218
Northeast
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