Bell, CA vs Hawthorne, 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
Hawthorne
60.4
#1937 nationally
Hawthorne leads in median household income ($72,298 vs $56,685). Bell leads in crime level (16.0 vs 19.9). Bell leads in cost of living index (142 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Hawthorne, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 60.4 (#1937) |
| Population | 31,864 | 83,364 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $881,878 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $72,298 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 19.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
D-
60.8 Score
Bell, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$695,526
Population
31,864
Crime
High
Walk Score
77
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D-
60.4 Score
Hawthorne, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$881,878
Population
83,364
Crime
High
Walk Score
72
Pacific
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