Bell Gardens, CA vs Mebane, NC
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
Mebane
66.8
#1499 nationally
Mebane leads in median household income ($78,419 vs $53,935). Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 139). Mebane leads in crime level (8.4 vs 10.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell Gardens, CA | Mebane, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1820) | 66.8 (#1499) |
| Population | 37,467 | 20,212 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $699,237 | $355,091 |
| Median Household Income | $53,935 | $78,419 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 10.6 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+8.2 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Bell Gardens has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
66.8 Score
Mebane, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$355,091
Population
20,212
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$78,419
Southeast
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