Carlsbad, NM vs Pine Bluff, AR

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.

Carlsbad

76.4

#345 nationally

vs

Pine Bluff

77.3

#259 nationally

Carlsbad leads in crime level (14.4 vs 43.3). Carlsbad leads in median household income ($77,209 vs $39,411). Carlsbad leads in walk score (33 vs 26).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Carlsbad, NM Pine Bluff, AR
WhereAtHome Score 76.4 (#345) 77.3 (#259)
Population 31,499 39,123
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $254,019 $73,267
Median Household Income $77,209 $39,411
Average Commute 20.7 min 17.7 min
Walk Score 33 26
Crime Level 14.4 43.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 96 82
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+55.9 D+20.1
Carlsbad, NM
C
76.4 Score

Carlsbad, NM

Small New Mexico city with local appeal

Median Home

$254,019

Population

31,499

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

33

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Pine Bluff, AR
C+
77.3 Score

Pine Bluff, AR

Small Arkansas city with local appeal

Median Home

$73,267

Population

39,123

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

26

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