Kansas City, KS vs The Colony, 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
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
The Colony leads in crime level (5.2 vs 28.7). The Colony leads in median household income ($106,518 vs $56,120). Kansas City leads in cost of living index (86 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kansas City, KS | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#644) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 152,933 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $206,294 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $56,120 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 28.7 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.9 | R+13.2 |
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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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73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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