Bell, CA vs Sunnyvale, 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

vs

Sunnyvale

66.4

#1551 nationally

Sunnyvale leads in median household income ($168,924 vs $56,685). Bell leads in cost of living index (142 vs 205). Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 54).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bell, CA Sunnyvale, CA
WhereAtHome Score 60.8 (#1919) 66.4 (#1551)
Population 31,864 155,805
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $695,526 $2,050,814
Median Household Income $56,685 $168,924
Average Commute 32.2 min 25.6 min
Walk Score 77 54
Crime Level 16.0 Low
School Rating N/A 8.6
Cost of Living Index 142 205
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+40.0