Kansas City, KS vs Loveland, CO
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.
Kansas City
74
#644 nationally
Loveland
66.6
#1522 nationally
Loveland leads in crime level (8.6 vs 28.7). Kansas City leads in cost of living index (86 vs 128). Loveland leads in median household income ($81,898 vs $56,120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kansas City, KS | Loveland, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#644) | 66.6 (#1522) |
| Population | 152,933 | 79,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $206,294 | $501,662 |
| Median Household Income | $56,120 | $81,898 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 28.7 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.9 | D+17.6 |
C
74 Score
Kansas City, KS
Mid-size Kansas city with community character
Median Home
$206,294
Population
152,933
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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D
66.6 Score
Loveland, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$501,662
Population
79,352
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
West
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