Lafayette, CO vs Leawood, 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.
Lafayette
67
#1472 nationally
Leawood
72.1
#928 nationally
Leawood leads in crime level (1.6 vs 7.5). Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 22). Leawood leads in median household income ($174,779 vs $105,819).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CO | Leawood, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1472) | 72.1 (#928) |
| Population | 30,439 | 33,980 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,615 | $801,761 |
| Median Household Income | $105,819 | $174,779 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+8.5 |
D+
67 Score
Lafayette, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,615
Population
30,439
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
West
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C-
72.1 Score
Leawood, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$801,761
Population
33,980
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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