Bell Gardens, CA vs Northampton, 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 Gardens
62.8
#1820 nationally
Northampton
67.3
#1440 nationally
Bell Gardens leads in walk score (72 vs 44). Northampton leads in median household income ($80,981 vs $53,935). Northampton leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell Gardens, CA | Northampton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1820) | 67.3 (#1440) |
| Population | 37,467 | 29,370 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $699,237 | $503,242 |
| Median Household Income | $53,935 | $80,981 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 10.6 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+41.9 |
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+
67.3 Score
Northampton, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$503,242
Population
29,370
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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