Bell, CA vs Tacoma, WA

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

Tacoma

65.1

#1654 nationally

Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 52). Tacoma leads in cost of living index (118 vs 142). Tacoma leads in median household income ($65,891 vs $56,685).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bell, CA Tacoma, WA
WhereAtHome Score 60.8 (#1919) 65.1 (#1654)
Population 31,864 221,776
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $695,526 $496,203
Median Household Income $56,685 $65,891
Average Commute 32.2 min 28.4 min
Walk Score 77 52
Crime Level 16.0 Moderate-High
School Rating N/A 5.4
Cost of Living Index 142 118
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+10.8