Anniston, AL vs Bell, 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.
Anniston
74.7
#561 nationally
Bell
60.8
#1919 nationally
Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 22). Anniston leads in cost of living index (87 vs 142). Bell leads in crime level (16.0 vs 23.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anniston, AL | Bell, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#561) | 60.8 (#1919) |
| Population | 21,167 | 31,864 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,803 | $695,526 |
| Median Household Income | $45,642 | $56,685 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 77 |
| Crime Level | 23.2 | 16.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.8 | D+32.9 |
C
74.7 Score
Anniston, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$146,803
Population
21,167
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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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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