Bell, CA vs Cambridge, MA
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
Cambridge
70.6
#1085 nationally
Cambridge leads in median household income ($115,892 vs $56,685). Bell leads in cost of living index (142 vs 172). Cambridge leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 32.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Cambridge, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 70.6 (#1085) |
| Population | 31,864 | 117,090 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $1,055,780 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $115,892 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 87 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 172 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+39.5 |
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-
70.6 Score
Cambridge, MA
Academic powerhouse across the Charles
Median Home
$1,055,780
Population
117,090
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Northeast
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