Bell, CA vs Quartz Hill, CA

Quartz Hill is moderately more affordable than Bell, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Bell scores 133 compared to 122 for Quartz Hill, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bell is $1,538/month compared to $1,469/month in Quartz Hill — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Quartz Hill is more affordable at $455,500 median vs $561,400.

Median household income in Bell is $60,641 compared to $104,017 in Quartz Hill (-41.7%). Quartz Hill offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bell spend roughly 30.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.9% in Quartz Hill. The Quartz Hill ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.