Kansas City, KS vs Plainview, TX
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
Plainview
80.8
#64 nationally
Plainview leads in crime level (10.1 vs 28.7). Plainview leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 21.7 min). Kansas City leads in median household income ($56,120 vs $46,274).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kansas City, KS | Plainview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#644) | 80.8 (#64) |
| Population | 152,933 | 19,420 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $206,294 | $120,278 |
| Median Household Income | $56,120 | $46,274 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 28.7 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.9 | R+58.0 |
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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B-
80.8 Score
Plainview, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$120,278
Population
19,420
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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