Springdale, AR vs Whittier, CA
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.
Springdale
70.4
#1107 nationally
Whittier
61.9
#1886 nationally
Whittier leads in walk score (64 vs 28). Springdale leads in cost of living index (86 vs 165). Whittier leads in median household income ($89,686 vs $58,924).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Springdale, AR | Whittier, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1107) | 61.9 (#1886) |
| Population | 92,189 | 84,143 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $342,415 | $826,386 |
| Median Household Income | $58,924 | $89,686 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 64 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 13.4 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.7 | D+32.9 |
C-
70.4 Score
Springdale, AR
Poultry capital in booming Northwest Arkansas
Median Home
$342,415
Population
92,189
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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D-
61.9 Score
Whittier, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$826,386
Population
84,143
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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