Bell, CA vs Lakewood, 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
Lakewood
63.1
#1796 nationally
Lakewood leads in median household income ($113,030 vs $56,685). Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 58). Lakewood leads in crime level (12.4 vs 16.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Lakewood, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 63.1 (#1796) |
| Population | 31,864 | 78,135 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $882,830 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $113,030 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 12.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 168 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
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
63.1 Score
Lakewood, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$882,830
Population
78,135
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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