Lawrence, KS vs Siloam Springs, AR
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.
Lawrence
70.4
#1103 nationally
Siloam Springs
69.2
#1245 nationally
Siloam Springs leads in cost of living index (91 vs 99). Lawrence leads in crime level (12.6 vs 13.6). Lawrence leads in average commute (19.3 min vs 19.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lawrence, KS | Siloam Springs, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1103) | 69.2 (#1245) |
| Population | 96,207 | 19,336 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $340,158 | $286,237 |
| Median Household Income | $59,834 | $59,911 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 13.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | R+27.0 |
Data coverage note: Siloam Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Lawrence has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.4 Score
Lawrence, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$340,158
Population
96,207
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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D+
69.2 Score
Siloam Springs, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,237
Population
19,336
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$59,911
Southwest
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