Lakewood, CO vs Prairie Village, 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.
Lakewood
62.8
#1823 nationally
Prairie Village
74.4
#601 nationally
Prairie Village leads in crime level (1.7 vs 21.6). Prairie Village leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 27 min). Prairie Village leads in median household income ($99,691 vs $82,786).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakewood, CO | Prairie Village, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1823) | 74.4 (#601) |
| Population | 155,961 | 22,900 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $565,359 | $500,763 |
| Median Household Income | $82,786 | $99,691 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 21.6 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+8.5 |
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62.8 Score
Lakewood, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$565,359
Population
155,961
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
West
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C
74.4 Score
Prairie Village, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$500,763
Population
22,900
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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