Bell Gardens, CA vs Dothan, AL
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 Gardens
62.8
#1820 nationally
Dothan
72.5
#874 nationally
Bell Gardens leads in walk score (72 vs 22). Bell Gardens leads in crime level (10.6 vs 25.0). Dothan leads in cost of living index (91 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell Gardens, CA | Dothan, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1820) | 72.5 (#874) |
| Population | 37,467 | 71,258 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $699,237 | $207,985 |
| Median Household Income | $53,935 | $53,704 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 10.6 | 25.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+47.8 |
D-
62.8 Score
Bell Gardens, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$699,237
Population
37,467
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
72
Pacific
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C-
72.5 Score
Dothan, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$207,985
Population
71,258
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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