Bella Vista, AR vs Elgin, IL
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.
Bella Vista
70.7
#1067 nationally
Elgin
72.8
#824 nationally
Elgin leads in walk score (43 vs 2). Bella Vista leads in crime level (5.5 vs 7.3). Bella Vista leads in cost of living index (95 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bella Vista, AR | Elgin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1067) | 72.8 (#824) |
| Population | 32,368 | 113,310 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,927 | $343,260 |
| Median Household Income | $83,989 | $85,998 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 2 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 7.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.0 | D+42.0 |
C-
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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C-
72.8 Score
Elgin, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$343,260
Population
113,310
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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