Bell, CA vs Granite City, IL
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
Granite City
78.6
#169 nationally
Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 39). Granite City leads in cost of living index (83 vs 142). Granite City leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 32.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Granite City, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 78.6 (#169) |
| Population | 31,864 | 26,908 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $116,558 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $58,681 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+13.3 |
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+
78.6 Score
Granite City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$116,558
Population
26,908
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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