Bella Vista, AR vs Richardson, TX
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
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
Richardson leads in walk score (44 vs 2). Richardson leads in crime level (4.0 vs 5.5). Bella Vista leads in cost of living index (95 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bella Vista, AR | Richardson, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1067) | 73 (#801) |
| Population | 32,368 | 117,435 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,927 | $445,040 |
| Median Household Income | $83,989 | $94,362 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 2 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.0 | D+22.2 |
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
73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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