Arcadia, CA vs Bismarck, ND
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Arcadia
60.7
#1926 nationally
Bismarck
72.8
#819 nationally
Bismarck leads in cost of living index (106 vs 225). Bismarck leads in average commute (15.7 min vs 30.5 min). Arcadia leads in walk score (54 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcadia, CA | Bismarck, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1926) | 72.8 (#819) |
| Population | 54,157 | 75,092 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,395,544 | $383,424 |
| Median Household Income | $108,214 | $76,014 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 15.7 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+43.2 |
D-
60.7 Score
Arcadia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,395,544
Population
54,157
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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C-
72.8 Score
Bismarck, ND
North Dakota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$383,424
Population
75,092
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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