Bell, CA vs Watsonville, 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
Watsonville
63.3
#1786 nationally
Watsonville leads in crime level (10.9 vs 16.0). Watsonville leads in median household income ($72,295 vs $56,685). Watsonville leads in average commute (26.3 min vs 32.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Watsonville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 63.3 (#1786) |
| Population | 31,864 | 50,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $828,739 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $72,295 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 10.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 152 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+54.4 |
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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D
63.3 Score
Watsonville, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$828,739
Population
50,867
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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