Durham, NC vs Lee's Summit, 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.
Durham
69.4
#1213 nationally
Lee's Summit
72.8
#828 nationally
Durham leads in walk score (33 vs 20). Lee's Summit leads in median household income ($103,447 vs $67,432). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 26.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Lee's Summit, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 72.8 (#828) |
| Population | 283,506 | 104,184 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $399,113 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $103,447 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.1 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+19.3 |
D+
69.4 Score
Durham, NC
Bull City innovation and inclusion
Median Home
$395,976
Population
283,506
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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C-
72.8 Score
Lee's Summit, MO
Mid-size Missouri city with community character
Median Home
$399,113
Population
104,184
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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