Bentonville, AR vs Paramus, NJ
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
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 7.0). Bentonville leads in cost of living index (104 vs 173). Bentonville leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 31 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bentonville, AR | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1129) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 59,471 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $492,822 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $99,074 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.0 | D+3.4 |
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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D+
67.9 Score
Paramus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,086,056
Population
26,282
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
37
Northeast
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