Overall Edge
Santa Monica leads
Santa Monica wins 5 of 9 categories
Neighborhood A
Bel Air
$3.4M median
Ultra Luxury Gated
Neighborhood B
Santa Monica
$2.2M median
Upscale
⭐ Overall Leader
Bel Air
Metric
Santa Monica
$3.4M
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Median Price
Median Price
$2.2M
10/10
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School Rating
School Rating
8/10
A+
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Crime Grade
Crime Grade
A-
28/100
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Walk Score
Walk Score
72/100
20 min
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Commute
Commute
25 min
0
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Parks Nearby
Parks Nearby
17
0
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Cafes
Cafes
18
0
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Groceries
Groceries
5
19 min
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Hospital
Hospital
29 min
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Is Bel Air or Santa Monica more expensive?
Bel Air has a median home price of $3.4M and Santa Monica is $2.2M. Santa Monica is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — Bel Air or Santa Monica?
Bel Air has a school rating of 10/10 and Santa Monica rates 8/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.
Is Bel Air or Santa Monica safer?
Bel Air has a crime grade of A+ and Santa Monica is graded A-.
Which is more walkable?
Bel Air scores 28/100 for walkability. Santa Monica scores 72/100. Santa Monica is the more walkable option.