Fayetteville, AR vs Kalispell, MT
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.
Fayetteville
68
#1354 nationally
Kalispell
68
#1357 nationally
Kalispell leads in crime level (8.0 vs 11.6). Kalispell leads in walk score (42 vs 32). Kalispell leads in average commute (14.6 min vs 18.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fayetteville, AR | Kalispell, MT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1354) | 68 (#1357) |
| Population | 101,680 | 29,886 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $384,760 | $565,555 |
| Median Household Income | $56,881 | $57,123 |
| Average Commute | 18.2 min | 14.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.7 | R+33.8 |
D+
68 Score
Fayetteville, AR
Mid-size Arkansas city with community character
Median Home
$384,760
Population
101,680
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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D+
68 Score
Kalispell, MT
Small Montana city with local appeal
Median Home
$565,555
Population
29,886
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
West
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