Bell, CA vs Chula Vista, 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.
Bell
60.8
#1919 nationally
Chula Vista
62
#1878 nationally
Chula Vista leads in median household income ($101,984 vs $56,685). Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 46). Chula Vista leads in crime level (10.3 vs 16.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Chula Vista, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 62 (#1878) |
| Population | 31,864 | 274,333 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $847,037 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $101,984 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 10.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+16.8 |
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-
62 Score
Chula Vista, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$847,037
Population
274,333
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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