Bloomington, MN vs Lawrence, 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.
Bloomington
72.4
#888 nationally
Lawrence
70.4
#1103 nationally
Bloomington leads in crime level (8.5 vs 12.6). Bloomington leads in median household income ($87,381 vs $59,834). Lawrence leads in walk score (41 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bloomington, MN | Lawrence, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#888) | 70.4 (#1103) |
| Population | 87,398 | 96,207 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $369,004 | $340,158 |
| Median Household Income | $87,381 | $59,834 |
| Average Commute | 21.3 min | 19.3 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 8.5 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+38.0 |
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72.4 Score
Bloomington, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$369,004
Population
87,398
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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70.4 Score
Lawrence, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$340,158
Population
96,207
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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