Evans, CO vs Shawnee, 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.
Evans
66.7
#1509 nationally
Shawnee
71.3
#1002 nationally
Shawnee leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 28.5 min). Shawnee leads in crime level (7.6 vs 10.2). Evans leads in walk score (32 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evans, CO | Shawnee, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1509) | 71.3 (#1002) |
| Population | 22,326 | 69,417 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,246 | $431,429 |
| Median Household Income | $75,544 | $100,649 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 10.2 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.0 | D+8.5 |
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66.7 Score
Evans, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$395,246
Population
22,326
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
32
West
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71.3 Score
Shawnee, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$431,429
Population
69,417
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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