Lima, OH vs Texarkana, 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.
Lima
77
#289 nationally
Texarkana
75.3
#479 nationally
Lima leads in walk score (42 vs 26). Lima leads in cost of living index (82 vs 89). Lima leads in crime level (20.8 vs 22.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lima, OH | Texarkana, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#289) | 75.3 (#479) |
| Population | 34,794 | 29,223 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $153,756 | $165,785 |
| Median Household Income | $41,824 | $45,233 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 20.8 | 22.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.1 | R+51.1 |
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77 Score
Lima, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$153,756
Population
34,794
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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75.3 Score
Texarkana, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$165,785
Population
29,223
Crime
High
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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