Bentonville, AR vs Des Plaines, 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.
Bentonville
70.1
#1129 nationally
Des Plaines
76.4
#348 nationally
Des Plaines leads in walk score (57 vs 24). Des Plaines leads in crime level (3.3 vs 7.0). Bentonville leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 29.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bentonville, AR | Des Plaines, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1129) | 76.4 (#348) |
| Population | 59,471 | 58,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $492,822 | $360,725 |
| Median Household Income | $99,074 | $86,552 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 29.9 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.0 | D+42.0 |
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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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76.4 Score
Des Plaines, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$360,725
Population
58,010
Crime
Low
Walk Score
57
Midwest
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