Calumet City, 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.
Calumet City
78.4
#179 nationally
Olathe
73.9
#662 nationally
Olathe leads in crime level (5.4 vs 11.2). Olathe leads in median household income ($108,077 vs $56,727). Calumet City leads in walk score (55 vs 30).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Calumet City, IL | Olathe, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.4 (#179) | 73.9 (#662) |
| Population | 34,358 | 147,461 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $156,808 | $440,222 |
| Median Household Income | $56,727 | $108,077 |
| Average Commute | 34.8 min | 21.5 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+8.5 |
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78.4 Score
Calumet City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$156,808
Population
34,358
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
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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