Bell, CA vs Plano, TX
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
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 39). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $56,685). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 31,864 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+11.2 |
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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C-
72.6 Score
Plano, TX
Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living
Median Home
$499,723
Population
287,339
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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