Pine Bluff, AR vs Santa Ana, 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.
Pine Bluff
77.3
#259 nationally
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Santa Ana leads in walk score (55 vs 26). Santa Ana leads in median household income ($72,458 vs $39,411). Pine Bluff leads in cost of living index (82 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pine Bluff, AR | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.3 (#259) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 39,123 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $73,267 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $39,411 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 17.7 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 43.3 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+2.6 |
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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D
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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