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Bella Vista, AR vs Champaign, IL

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Are people in Champaign older or younger than people in Bella Vista?
- The Median Age in Champaign is 24.0 years younger than in Bella Vista.

Are housing costs cheaper in Champaign or Bella Vista?
- Champaign housing costs are 38.3% less expensive than Bella Vista housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Champaign or Bella Vista?
- The average commute for residents of Champaign is 11.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Bella Vista.

Things to do in Bella Vista?
Bella Vista is an Ozark mountain town located near Bentonville in northwestern Arkansas near the Oklahoma border. With numerous natural wonders including forest trails and riverside areas, Bella Vista also offers plenty of outdoor activities such as biking, golfing or boating on Beaver Lake. There are also quaint shops and restaurants to explore throughout the city.

Things to do in Champaign?
Champaign, Illinois is a thriving university town located approximately two hours south of Chicago. It has plenty of recreational facilities ranging from libraries to state parks offering access to Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve or Homer Lake.

 Bella Vista, ARChampaign, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock88,343329,725,481
 Median Income$74,972  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$308,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.14  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bella Vista    18 Reviews

Fantastic area with tons of outdoor activities and private amenities: 7 lakes, 3 pools, miles of hiking and biking trails, golf courses, pickle ball, tennis, frisbee  More

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Just moved to Arkanss earlier this year from Washington state. We are originally from the lower part of the U.S. and have lived in a few states over the last 12 years.  More

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Over 5 years ago

Bella Vista is a lovely place, with a low cost of living (but increasing all the time) and extremely low crime rate. The town has Five decent golf courses, good for a  More

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Reviews for Champaign    13 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Pros - close to Chicago, has Parkland community college and lots of places to eat. There is a train station downtown that is really good. Beautiful deciduous trees and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I wonderful city with great  More

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Actually it's barely a nice place to live. The pros: Not terribly expensive - at one point the least expensive place to live in the country among modest sized  More

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