Bell, CA vs Wheat Ridge, CO
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
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 45). Wheat Ridge leads in median household income ($79,567 vs $56,685). Wheat Ridge leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 32.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 31,864 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+19.5 |
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
64.5 Score
Wheat Ridge, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,582
Population
31,804
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
West
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