Bell, CA vs Boerne, 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.
Bell
60.8
#1919 nationally
Boerne
67.2
#1449 nationally
Boerne leads in crime level (3.0 vs 16.0). Boerne leads in median household income ($82,982 vs $56,685). Boerne leads in average commute (24 min vs 32.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Boerne, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 67.2 (#1449) |
| Population | 31,864 | 21,774 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $562,046 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $82,982 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+55.7 |
Data coverage note: Boerne is missing data for 1 metric that Bell has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D+
67.2 Score
Boerne, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$562,046
Population
21,774
Crime
Low
Median Income
$82,982
Southwest
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