Bell, CA vs Niagara Falls, NY
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
Niagara Falls
78.8
#160 nationally
Niagara Falls leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 32.2 min). Niagara Falls leads in cost of living index (92 vs 142). Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 51).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Niagara Falls, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 78.8 (#160) |
| Population | 31,864 | 47,599 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $175,991 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $45,932 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 13.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+14.9 |
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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C+
78.8 Score
Niagara Falls, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$175,991
Population
47,599
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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