Bell, CA vs Westbrook, ME

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

vs

Westbrook

71

#1039 nationally

Westbrook leads in crime level (4.8 vs 16.0). Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 31). Westbrook leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 32.2 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bell, CA Westbrook, ME
WhereAtHome Score 60.8 (#1919) 71 (#1039)
Population 31,864 20,564
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $695,526 $464,730
Median Household Income $56,685 $81,198
Average Commute 32.2 min 20.9 min
Walk Score 77 31
Crime Level 16.0 4.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 142 110
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+36.3