Bentonville, AR vs North Chicago, 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
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
Bentonville leads in median household income ($99,074 vs $52,011). North Chicago leads in walk score (36 vs 24). North Chicago leads in crime level (4.9 vs 7.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bentonville, AR | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1129) | 79.5 (#119) |
| Population | 59,471 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $492,822 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $99,074 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.0 | D+20.8 |
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+
79.5 Score
North Chicago, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$226,134
Population
30,416
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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