Bellingham, WA vs Perris, CA
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.
Bellingham
66.3
#1553 nationally
Perris
62.3
#1865 nationally
Bellingham leads in walk score (49 vs 24). Bellingham leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 35.7 min). Perris leads in median household income ($78,352 vs $64,026).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bellingham, WA | Perris, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1553) | 62.3 (#1865) |
| Population | 94,720 | 80,603 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,756 | $548,761 |
| Median Household Income | $64,026 | $78,352 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 35.7 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.9 | R+1.3 |
D
66.3 Score
Bellingham, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$672,756
Population
94,720
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
49
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D-
62.3 Score
Perris, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$548,761
Population
80,603
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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