Bell, CA vs Portland, ME
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
Portland
72.9
#814 nationally
Portland leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 32.2 min). Portland leads in median household income ($71,853 vs $56,685). Portland leads in cost of living index (118 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Portland, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 72.9 (#814) |
| Population | 31,864 | 68,408 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $566,902 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $71,853 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+36.3 |
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-
72.9 Score
Portland, ME
Foodie paradise on the coast
Median Home
$566,902
Population
68,408
Crime
Low
Schools
B+
Northeast
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