Bell, CA vs Minnetonka, MN
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
Minnetonka
72.3
#909 nationally
Minnetonka leads in crime level (3.2 vs 16.0). Minnetonka leads in median household income ($114,867 vs $56,685). Minnetonka leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 32.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Minnetonka, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 72.3 (#909) |
| Population | 31,864 | 52,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $493,096 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $114,867 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.6 |
Data coverage note: Minnetonka is missing data for 1 metric that Bell has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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-
72.3 Score
Minnetonka, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$493,096
Population
52,463
Crime
Low
Median Income
$114,867
Midwest
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