Bell Gardens, CA vs Somerville, MA
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 Gardens
62.8
#1820 nationally
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Somerville leads in median household income ($120,778 vs $53,935). Somerville leads in crime level (6.1 vs 10.6). Bell Gardens leads in cost of living index (139 vs 185).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell Gardens, CA | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1820) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 37,467 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $699,237 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $53,935 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 10.6 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+39.5 |
D-
62.8 Score
Bell Gardens, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$699,237
Population
37,467
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
72
Pacific
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D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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