Chester, PA vs Little Rock, AR
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.
Little Rock
75.6
#438 nationally
Chester leads in walk score (60 vs 34). Little Rock leads in median household income ($54,891 vs $39,193). Little Rock leads in cost of living index (84 vs 86).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chester, PA | Little Rock, AR |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,595 | 202,591 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $221,019 |
| Median Household Income | $39,193 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 22.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.7 | D+22.1 |
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Score
Chester, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
33,595
Crime
High
Walk Score
60
Median Income
$39,193
Northeast
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C
75.6 Score
Little Rock, AR
Arkansas capital with Southern charm
Median Home
$221,019
Population
202,591
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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