Anniston, AL vs Bella Vista, 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.
Anniston
74.7
#561 nationally
Bella Vista
70.7
#1067 nationally
Anniston leads in walk score (22 vs 2). Bella Vista leads in crime level (5.5 vs 23.2). Bella Vista leads in median household income ($83,989 vs $45,642).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anniston, AL | Bella Vista, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#561) | 70.7 (#1067) |
| Population | 21,167 | 32,368 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,803 | $360,927 |
| Median Household Income | $45,642 | $83,989 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 25.9 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 2 |
| Crime Level | 23.2 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.8 | R+27.0 |
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74.7 Score
Anniston, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$146,803
Population
21,167
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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70.7 Score
Bella Vista, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$360,927
Population
32,368
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
2
Southwest
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