Bentonville, AR vs Carson, 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.
Bentonville
70.1
#1129 nationally
Carson
63.8
#1737 nationally
Carson leads in walk score (55 vs 24). Bentonville leads in crime level (7.0 vs 11.5). Bentonville leads in cost of living index (104 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bentonville, AR | Carson, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1129) | 63.8 (#1737) |
| Population | 59,471 | 91,139 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $492,822 | $796,912 |
| Median Household Income | $99,074 | $103,045 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 11.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.0 | D+32.9 |
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70.1 Score
Bentonville, AR
Arkansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$492,822
Population
59,471
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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D
63.8 Score
Carson, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$796,912
Population
91,139
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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