Bell, CA vs Long Beach, 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

Long Beach

62.3

#1863 nationally

Long Beach leads in median household income ($69,471 vs $56,685). Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 67). Long Beach leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 32.2 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bell, CA Long Beach, CA
WhereAtHome Score 60.8 (#1919) 62.3 (#1863)
Population 31,864 466,742
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $695,526 $860,012
Median Household Income $56,685 $69,471
Average Commute 32.2 min 28.4 min
Walk Score 77 67
Crime Level 16.0 Moderate-High
School Rating N/A 5.2
Cost of Living Index 142 142
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+32.9