Bell, CA vs Mount Vernon, WA
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
Mount Vernon
67.1
#1463 nationally
Mount Vernon leads in crime level (5.2 vs 16.0). Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 35). Mount Vernon leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 32.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Mount Vernon, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 67.1 (#1463) |
| Population | 31,864 | 35,259 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $592,945 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $69,227 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+8.9 |
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+
67.1 Score
Mount Vernon, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$592,945
Population
35,259
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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