Johnston, IA vs Pine Bluff, 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.
Johnston
76
#397 nationally
Pine Bluff
77.3
#259 nationally
Johnston leads in crime level (2.1 vs 43.3). Johnston leads in median household income ($98,324 vs $39,411). Pine Bluff leads in cost of living index (82 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Johnston, IA | Pine Bluff, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#397) | 77.3 (#259) |
| Population | 24,640 | 39,123 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,429 | $73,267 |
| Median Household Income | $98,324 | $39,411 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 43.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | D+20.1 |
C
76 Score
Johnston, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,429
Population
24,640
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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C+
77.3 Score
Pine Bluff, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$73,267
Population
39,123
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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