Bell, CA vs Imperial Beach, 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
Imperial Beach
62.9
#1815 nationally
Imperial Beach leads in median household income ($75,731 vs $56,685). Imperial Beach leads in average commute (27.2 min vs 32.2 min). Bell leads in cost of living index (142 vs 167).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Imperial Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 62.9 (#1815) |
| Population | 31,864 | 25,458 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $844,131 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $75,731 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 14.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 167 |
| 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
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D-
62.9 Score
Imperial Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$844,131
Population
25,458
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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