Bella Vista, AR vs Merced, CA
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.
Bella Vista
70.7
#1067 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 2). Bella Vista leads in crime level (5.5 vs 21.5). Bella Vista leads in median household income ($83,989 vs $59,233).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bella Vista, AR | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1067) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 32,368 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,927 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $83,989 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 2 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.0 | R+4.4 |
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70.7 Score
Bella Vista, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$360,927
Population
32,368
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
2
Southwest
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D
64.3 Score
Merced, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,570
Population
93,692
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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