Batavia, IL vs Overland Park, KS
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.
Batavia
72.9
#804 nationally
Overland Park
75.2
#489 nationally
Overland Park leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 29.6 min). Overland Park leads in cost of living index (99 vs 117). Batavia leads in median household income ($113,824 vs $97,126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Batavia, IL | Overland Park, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#804) | 75.2 (#489) |
| Population | 26,235 | 197,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $472,001 | $490,568 |
| Median Household Income | $113,824 | $97,126 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.7 |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.4 | D+8.5 |
C-
72.9 Score
Batavia, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$472,001
Population
26,235
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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C
75.2 Score
Overland Park, KS
Midwest value meets modern amenities
Median Home
$490,568
Population
197,238
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Midwest
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