Bell Gardens, CA vs Schenectady, NY
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
Schenectady
69.2
#1244 nationally
Bell Gardens leads in crime level (10.6 vs 17.7). Schenectady leads in cost of living index (99 vs 139). Schenectady leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell Gardens, CA | Schenectady, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1820) | 69.2 (#1244) |
| Population | 37,467 | 68,544 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $699,237 | $336,283 |
| Median Household Income | $53,935 | $54,650 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 10.6 | 17.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+10.8 |
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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D+
69.2 Score
Schenectady, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$336,283
Population
68,544
Crime
High
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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