Bell, CA vs San Dimas, 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
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 37). San Dimas leads in crime level (7.7 vs 16.0). San Dimas leads in median household income ($102,241 vs $56,685).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 31,864 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
D-
60.8 Score
Bell, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$695,526
Population
31,864
Crime
High
Walk Score
77
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D-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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