Bell, California has an overall cost of living index of 114.0, which is 14.0 points above the US average of 100 — making it pricier than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,538 per month, while the typical home is valued around $561,400. Households earn a median of $60,641 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$60,641
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,538
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$561,400
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
114.0
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
114.0
Goods
116.4
Rents / Housing
154.7
Services
87.0
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
State Income Tax
13.30%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
7.25%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $164,130 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $115,170 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $95,630 |
| ⚡Electrician | $94,730 |
| 📊Accountant | $102,050 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
32,830
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.9 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Bell?
Bell has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 114.0. The US national average is 100, so Bell is 14.0 points above the national average.
What is the median rent in Bell?
The median gross rent in Bell is $1,538 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Bell?
The median household income in Bell is $60,641 per year.
What is the median home value in Bell?
The median home value in Bell is $561,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Bell?
Air quality data for Bell is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Bell?
California has a top state income tax rate of 13.30% and a statewide sales tax of 7.25% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology