Austin, TX vs Lee's Summit, MO
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.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Lee's Summit
72.8
#828 nationally
Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 20). Lee's Summit leads in cost of living index (104 vs 129). Lee's Summit leads in median household income ($103,447 vs $91,461).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Lee's Summit, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 72.8 (#828) |
| Population | 967,862 | 104,184 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $399,113 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $103,447 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.1 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+19.3 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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C-
72.8 Score
Lee's Summit, MO
Mid-size Missouri city with community character
Median Home
$399,113
Population
104,184
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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