Bentonville, AR vs Shafter, 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
Shafter
70.7
#1077 nationally
Shafter leads in walk score (45 vs 24). Bentonville leads in median household income ($99,074 vs $66,418). Bentonville leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 22 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bentonville, AR | Shafter, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1129) | 70.7 (#1077) |
| Population | 59,471 | 21,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $492,822 | $387,324 |
| Median Household Income | $99,074 | $66,418 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.0 | R+21.1 |
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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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70.7 Score
Shafter, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$387,324
Population
21,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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