Bella Vista, AR vs Walnut, 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.
Bella Vista
70.7
#1067 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Walnut leads in walk score (32 vs 2). Bella Vista leads in cost of living index (95 vs 197). Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 5.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bella Vista, AR | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1067) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 32,368 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,927 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $83,989 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 2 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.0 | D+32.9 |
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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D
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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