Benton, AR vs Plum, PA
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
Plum leads in crime level (1.7 vs 11.3). Plum leads in median household income ($91,931 vs $66,868). Benton leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 31.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benton, AR | Plum, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,558 | 26,391 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $241,204 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $66,868 | $91,931 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.1 | D+20.3 |
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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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Score
Plum, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
26,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Median Income
$91,931
Northeast
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