Benton, AR vs San Antonio, TX
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
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
San Antonio leads in walk score (37 vs 17). Benton leads in median household income ($66,868 vs $57,346). Benton leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 25.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benton, AR | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#655) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 37,558 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $241,204 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $66,868 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.1 | D+9.8 |
C
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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C
74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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