Benton, AR vs Chesterfield, MO
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.
Benton
73.9
#655 nationally
Chesterfield
73.2
#769 nationally
Chesterfield leads in crime level (2.6 vs 11.3). Chesterfield leads in median household income ($137,052 vs $66,868). Benton leads in cost of living index (92 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benton, AR | Chesterfield, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#655) | 73.2 (#769) |
| Population | 37,558 | 49,166 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $241,204 | $581,834 |
| Median Household Income | $66,868 | $137,052 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.1 | D+23.4 |
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73.9 Score
Benton, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$241,204
Population
37,558
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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73.2 Score
Chesterfield, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$581,834
Population
49,166
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
Midwest
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