Bentonville, AR vs Modesto, 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
Modesto
64.2
#1712 nationally
Bentonville leads in crime level (7.0 vs 18.0). Modesto leads in walk score (48 vs 24). Bentonville leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bentonville, AR | Modesto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1129) | 64.2 (#1712) |
| Population | 59,471 | 218,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $492,822 | $447,153 |
| Median Household Income | $99,074 | $73,375 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 18.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.0 | R+11.0 |
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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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64.2 Score
Modesto, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$447,153
Population
218,915
Crime
High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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