Bell, CA vs Birmingham, AL
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
60.8
#1919 nationally
Birmingham
75
#508 nationally
Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 36). Birmingham leads in cost of living index (84 vs 142). Bell leads in median household income ($56,685 vs $38,838).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Birmingham, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 75 (#508) |
| Population | 31,864 | 196,644 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $137,168 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $38,838 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+10.4 |
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
View Bell, CA →
C
75 Score
Birmingham, AL
Magic City reinventing itself
Median Home
$137,168
Population
196,644
Crime
High
Schools
C-
Southeast
View Birmingham, AL →