Bell, CA vs Renton, 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
Renton
63.3
#1781 nationally
Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 40). Renton leads in crime level (9.3 vs 16.0). Renton leads in median household income ($92,292 vs $56,685).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Renton, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 63.3 (#1781) |
| Population | 31,864 | 104,491 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $746,360 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $92,292 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+51.7 |
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
63.3 Score
Renton, WA
Mid-size Washington city with community character
Median Home
$746,360
Population
104,491
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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