Arnold, MO vs Bentonville, AR
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.
Arnold
70.7
#1066 nationally
Bentonville
70.1
#1129 nationally
Bentonville leads in crime level (7.0 vs 11.3). Bentonville leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 29 min). Bentonville leads in median household income ($99,074 vs $72,317).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arnold, MO | Bentonville, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1066) | 70.1 (#1129) |
| Population | 21,059 | 59,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $277,441 | $492,822 |
| Median Household Income | $72,317 | $99,074 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 18.7 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+36.7 | R+27.0 |
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70.7 Score
Arnold, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$277,441
Population
21,059
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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70.1 Score
Bentonville, AR
Arkansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$492,822
Population
59,471
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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