Kansas City, MO vs Longmont, 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
71.3
#998 nationally
Longmont
65.5
#1632 nationally
Kansas City leads in cost of living index (87 vs 133). Longmont leads in median household income ($89,720 vs $59,699). Longmont leads in walk score (39 vs 34).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kansas City, MO | Longmont, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#998) | 65.5 (#1632) |
| Population | 508,090 | 98,630 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $255,590 | $551,600 |
| Median Household Income | $59,699 | $89,720 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 39 |
| Crime Level | High | 12.9 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.3 | D+55.8 |
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71.3 Score
Kansas City, MO
BBQ, jazz, and unexpected cool
Median Home
$255,590
Population
508,090
Crime
High
Schools
C
Midwest
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D
65.5 Score
Longmont, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$551,600
Population
98,630
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
West
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