Bentonville, AR vs Lancaster, CA
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
Lancaster
61.5
#1905 nationally
Bentonville leads in crime level (7.0 vs 22.9). Bentonville leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 30.9 min). Bentonville leads in median household income ($99,074 vs $71,367).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bentonville, AR | Lancaster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1129) | 61.5 (#1905) |
| Population | 59,471 | 166,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $492,822 | $465,459 |
| Median Household Income | $99,074 | $71,367 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 22.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.0 | D+32.9 |
C-
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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D-
61.5 Score
Lancaster, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$465,459
Population
166,236
Crime
High
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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