Benton, AR vs Goshen, IN
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
Goshen
73.1
#786 nationally
Goshen leads in crime level (6.1 vs 11.3). Goshen leads in walk score (30 vs 17). Benton leads in median household income ($66,868 vs $52,233).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benton, AR | Goshen, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#655) | 73.1 (#786) |
| Population | 37,558 | 34,355 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $241,204 | $283,500 |
| Median Household Income | $66,868 | $52,233 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 18.7 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.1 | R+32.4 |
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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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73.1 Score
Goshen, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$283,500
Population
34,355
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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