Bell, CA vs Union City, 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

Union City

60

#1943 nationally

Union City leads in median household income ($138,013 vs $56,685). Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 47). Union City leads in crime level (11.2 vs 16.0).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bell, CA Union City, CA
WhereAtHome Score 60.8 (#1919) 60 (#1943)
Population 31,864 65,414
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $695,526 $1,223,080
Median Household Income $56,685 $138,013
Average Commute 32.2 min 33 min
Walk Score 77 47
Crime Level 16.0 11.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 142 201
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+53.6