Bentonville, AR vs Vernon Hills, 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
Vernon Hills
73.9
#666 nationally
Vernon Hills leads in crime level (1.6 vs 7.0). Bentonville leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 27.4 min). Bentonville leads in cost of living index (104 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bentonville, AR | Vernon Hills, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1129) | 73.9 (#666) |
| Population | 59,471 | 26,677 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $492,822 | $460,307 |
| Median Household Income | $99,074 | $117,253 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.0 | D+20.8 |
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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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C
73.9 Score
Vernon Hills, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$460,307
Population
26,677
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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