Bell, CA vs Oroville, 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
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Bell leads in crime level (16.0 vs 26.9). Oroville leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 32.2 min). Oroville leads in cost of living index (113 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Oroville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 62.6 (#1842) |
| Population | 31,864 | 19,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $310,232 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $46,362 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 26.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+3.1 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Bell has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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-
62.6 Score
Oroville, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,232
Population
19,449
Crime
Very High
Median Income
$46,362
Pacific
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