Bell, CA vs Bossier City, LA
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
Bossier City
71.9
#944 nationally
Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 31). Bossier City leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 32.2 min). Bell leads in crime level (16.0 vs 25.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Bossier City, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 71.9 (#944) |
| Population | 31,864 | 62,738 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $231,618 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $54,100 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 18.7 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 25.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+43.3 |
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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C-
71.9 Score
Bossier City, LA
Louisiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$231,618
Population
62,738
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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