Erie, CO 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.
Erie
71.3
#992 nationally
Olathe
73.9
#662 nationally
Erie leads in crime level (0.8 vs 5.4). Olathe leads in walk score (30 vs 13). Olathe leads in cost of living index (106 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Erie, CO | Olathe, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#992) | 73.9 (#662) |
| Population | 35,269 | 147,461 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $724,400 | $440,222 |
| Median Household Income | $154,509 | $108,077 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 21.5 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 153 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+8.5 |
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71.3 Score
Erie, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$724,400
Population
35,269
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
13
West
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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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