Opelika, AL 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.
Opelika
66.9
#1489 nationally
Pine Bluff
77.3
#259 nationally
Opelika leads in crime level (15.3 vs 43.3). Pine Bluff leads in walk score (26 vs 18). Opelika leads in median household income ($55,218 vs $39,411).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Opelika, AL | Pine Bluff, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1489) | 77.3 (#259) |
| Population | 33,572 | 39,123 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $310,676 | $73,267 |
| Median Household Income | $55,218 | $39,411 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 15.3 | 43.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.8 | D+20.1 |
D
66.9 Score
Opelika, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,676
Population
33,572
Crime
High
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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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
Southwest
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