Bell, CA vs Fredericksburg, VA
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
Fredericksburg
63.3
#1775 nationally
Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 46). Fredericksburg leads in median household income ($83,445 vs $56,685). Fredericksburg leads in cost of living index (129 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Fredericksburg, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 63.3 (#1775) |
| Population | 31,864 | 28,928 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $485,347 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $83,445 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 32.4 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 16.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+31.7 |
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
63.3 Score
Fredericksburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$485,347
Population
28,928
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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