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Bella Vista, AR vs Richmond, KY

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Are people in Richmond older or younger than people in Bella Vista?
- The Median Age in Richmond is 24.6 years younger than in Bella Vista.

Are housing costs cheaper in Richmond or Bella Vista?
- Richmond housing costs are 19.2% less expensive than Bella Vista housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Richmond or Bella Vista?
- The average commute for residents of Richmond is 7.7 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 Richmond?
Richmond, Kentucky is located in Madison County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Central Park plus stores like Richmond Centre and dining spots near Benjamin's Cafe.

 Bella Vista, ARRichmond, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,662329,725,481
 Median Income$74,972  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.338.4
 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 6 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 Richmond    4 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Keep this between us... Richmond is a hidden gem. A small university town close to a large city (Lexington is 30 minutes away) and less than two hour from very large  More

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For a smallish town, Richmond offers a convenient location and great small restaurants. Fortunately it is also wedged between Lexington and little Berea, both with more  More

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Over 17 years ago

Major university town of small size (30,000), and conveniently located 30 miles from Lexington,  More

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