Bellingham, WA vs San Bernardino, 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.
Bellingham
66.3
#1553 nationally
San Bernardino
62.2
#1869 nationally
Bellingham leads in crime level (9.6 vs 24.6). Bellingham leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 28.5 min). San Bernardino leads in cost of living index (124 vs 137).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bellingham, WA | San Bernardino, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1553) | 62.2 (#1869) |
| Population | 94,720 | 223,728 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,756 | $495,055 |
| Median Household Income | $64,026 | $61,323 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 24.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.9 | R+2.1 |
D
66.3 Score
Bellingham, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$672,756
Population
94,720
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
49
Pacific
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D-
62.2 Score
San Bernardino, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$495,055
Population
223,728
Crime
High
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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