Dickinson, TX vs Kansas City, 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.
Dickinson
77
#284 nationally
Kansas City
71.3
#998 nationally
Dickinson leads in median household income ($81,739 vs $59,699). Kansas City leads in walk score (34 vs 28). Kansas City leads in average commute (23.6 min vs 28.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dickinson, TX | Kansas City, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#284) | 71.3 (#998) |
| Population | 21,834 | 508,090 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,294 | $255,590 |
| Median Household Income | $81,739 | $59,699 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 23.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+19.3 |
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77 Score
Dickinson, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$270,294
Population
21,834
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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71.3 Score
Kansas City, MO
BBQ, jazz, and unexpected cool
Median Home
$255,590
Population
508,090
Crime
High
Schools
C
Midwest
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