Bellflower, CA vs El Cajon, 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.
Bellflower
60.8
#1920 nationally
El Cajon
62.5
#1848 nationally
El Cajon leads in crime level (11.9 vs 16.8). Bellflower leads in median household income ($75,379 vs $64,128). El Cajon leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 29.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bellflower, CA | El Cajon, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1920) | 62.5 (#1848) |
| Population | 75,122 | 102,991 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $805,101 | $812,181 |
| Median Household Income | $75,379 | $64,128 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 16.8 | 11.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+16.8 |
D-
60.8 Score
Bellflower, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,101
Population
75,122
Crime
High
Walk Score
66
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D-
62.5 Score
El Cajon, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$812,181
Population
102,991
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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