Benton, AR vs Northampton, MA
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
Northampton
67.3
#1440 nationally
Northampton leads in walk score (44 vs 17). Benton leads in cost of living index (92 vs 129). Northampton leads in median household income ($80,981 vs $66,868).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benton, AR | Northampton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#655) | 67.3 (#1440) |
| Population | 37,558 | 29,370 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $241,204 | $503,242 |
| Median Household Income | $66,868 | $80,981 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.1 | D+41.9 |
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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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D+
67.3 Score
Northampton, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$503,242
Population
29,370
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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