Bentonville, AR vs Ocean Springs, MS
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
Ocean Springs
77
#292 nationally
Ocean Springs leads in crime level (2.4 vs 7.0). Bentonville leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 28.6 min). Bentonville leads in median household income ($99,074 vs $72,500).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bentonville, AR | Ocean Springs, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1129) | 77 (#292) |
| Population | 59,471 | 18,997 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $492,822 | $271,190 |
| Median Household Income | $99,074 | $72,500 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.0 | R+39.9 |
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+
77 Score
Ocean Springs, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,190
Population
18,997
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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