Bell, CA vs Madisonville, KY
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
Madisonville
84.3
#6 nationally
Madisonville leads in crime level (2.4 vs 16.0). Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 20). Madisonville leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 32.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Madisonville, KY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 84.3 (#6) |
| Population | 31,864 | 19,355 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $156,268 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $54,234 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 19.4 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+50.9 |
D-
60.8 Score
Bell, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$695,526
Population
31,864
Crime
High
Walk Score
77
Pacific
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B
84.3 Score
Madisonville, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$156,268
Population
19,355
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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