Bentonville, AR vs Ithaca, NY
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.
Bentonville
70.1
#1129 nationally
Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 24). Bentonville leads in median household income ($99,074 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 7.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bentonville, AR | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 59,471 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $492,822 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $99,074 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.0 | D+50.6 |
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70.1 Score
Bentonville, AR
Arkansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$492,822
Population
59,471
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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Ithaca, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
32,724
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
72
Median Income
$45,468
Northeast
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