Bryant, AR vs Phoenix, AZ
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.
Bryant
77.3
#252 nationally
Phoenix
66.7
#1514 nationally
Phoenix leads in walk score (41 vs 16). Bryant leads in median household income ($76,282 vs $65,891). Bryant leads in cost of living index (94 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bryant, AR | Phoenix, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.3 (#252) | 66.7 (#1514) |
| Population | 21,877 | 1,650,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $256,029 | $408,770 |
| Median Household Income | $76,282 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.1 | R+3.5 |
C+
77.3 Score
Bryant, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$256,029
Population
21,877
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
16
Southwest
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66.7 Score
Phoenix, AZ
Valley of the Sun with explosive growth
Median Home
$408,770
Population
1,650,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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