Bell, CA vs Oceanside, CA
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
Oceanside
60
#1941 nationally
Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 39). Oceanside leads in median household income ($86,701 vs $56,685). Oceanside leads in crime level (12.6 vs 16.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Oceanside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 60 (#1941) |
| Population | 31,864 | 170,020 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $874,097 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $86,701 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+16.8 |
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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D-
60 Score
Oceanside, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$874,097
Population
170,020
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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