Bell, CA vs Maywood, 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
Maywood
74.4
#597 nationally
Maywood leads in crime level (9.7 vs 16.0). Maywood leads in cost of living index (96 vs 142). Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 54).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Maywood, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 74.4 (#597) |
| Population | 31,864 | 22,880 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $262,105 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $64,767 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 32.7 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.0 |
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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
74.4 Score
Maywood, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$262,105
Population
22,880
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Midwest
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