Bentonville, AR vs Lake Charles, LA
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
Lake Charles
76.2
#371 nationally
Bentonville leads in crime level (7.0 vs 16.8). Bentonville leads in median household income ($99,074 vs $54,761). Lake Charles leads in walk score (37 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bentonville, AR | Lake Charles, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1129) | 76.2 (#371) |
| Population | 59,471 | 79,633 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $492,822 | $206,355 |
| Median Household Income | $99,074 | $54,761 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 16.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.0 | R+39.6 |
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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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76.2 Score
Lake Charles, LA
Louisiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$206,355
Population
79,633
Crime
High
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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