Berwyn, IL vs Olathe, 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.
Berwyn
78.1
#194 nationally
Olathe
73.9
#662 nationally
Berwyn leads in walk score (75 vs 30). Berwyn leads in crime level (3.3 vs 5.4). Olathe leads in median household income ($108,077 vs $71,300).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berwyn, IL | Olathe, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#194) | 73.9 (#662) |
| Population | 54,414 | 147,461 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,912 | $440,222 |
| Median Household Income | $71,300 | $108,077 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 21.5 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+8.5 |
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78.1 Score
Berwyn, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$319,912
Population
54,414
Crime
Low
Walk Score
75
Midwest
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73.9 Score
Olathe, KS
Mid-size Kansas city with community character
Median Home
$440,222
Population
147,461
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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