Bell, CA vs Waltham, MA
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
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in crime level (6.9 vs 16.0). Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $56,685). Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 57).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 31,864 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+39.5 |
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
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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