Bentonville, AR vs Kingsport, TN
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
Kingsport
73.2
#773 nationally
Bentonville leads in median household income ($99,074 vs $46,892). Kingsport leads in cost of living index (82 vs 104). Kingsport leads in walk score (28 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bentonville, AR | Kingsport, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1129) | 73.2 (#773) |
| Population | 59,471 | 54,644 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $492,822 | $257,123 |
| Median Household Income | $99,074 | $46,892 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.0 | R+55.0 |
C-
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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C
73.2 Score
Kingsport, TN
Model City in the Appalachians
Median Home
$257,123
Population
54,644
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Southeast
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