Bell, CA vs Yuba 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
Yuba City
65.6
#1625 nationally
Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 43). Yuba City leads in crime level (11.6 vs 16.0). Yuba City leads in median household income ($70,412 vs $56,685).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Yuba City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 65.6 (#1625) |
| Population | 31,864 | 68,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $445,145 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $70,412 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 11.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+31.4 |
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
65.6 Score
Yuba City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$445,145
Population
68,666
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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