Bell, CA vs Madison, AL
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
Madison
76.4
#352 nationally
Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 17). Madison leads in crime level (5.8 vs 16.0). Madison leads in median household income ($118,132 vs $56,685).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Madison, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 76.4 (#352) |
| Population | 31,864 | 60,854 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $378,797 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $118,132 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+43.9 |
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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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C
76.4 Score
Madison, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$378,797
Population
60,854
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Southeast
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