Bella Vista, AR vs Naperville, IL
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
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Naperville leads in walk score (46 vs 2). Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $83,989). Bella Vista leads in crime level (5.5 vs 9.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bella Vista, AR | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1067) | 75.7 (#429) |
| Population | 32,368 | 149,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,927 | $629,473 |
| Median Household Income | $83,989 | $150,937 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 2 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.0 | D+13.3 |
C-
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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C
75.7 Score
Naperville, IL
Where families thrive and communities flourish
Median Home
$629,473
Population
149,424
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Midwest
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