Bellflower, CA vs Houston, TX
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
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 151). Bellflower leads in walk score (66 vs 48). Bellflower leads in median household income ($75,379 vs $57,791).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bellflower, CA | Houston, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1920) | 72.1 (#926) |
| Population | 75,122 | 2,314,157 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $805,101 | $263,563 |
| Median Household Income | $75,379 | $57,791 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 16.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+5.5 |
D-
60.8 Score
Bellflower, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,101
Population
75,122
Crime
High
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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