Lenexa, KS vs Maryland Heights, MO
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.
Lenexa
72.8
#829 nationally
Maryland Heights
79.2
#138 nationally
Lenexa leads in walk score (33 vs 26). Lenexa leads in median household income ($101,074 vs $82,232). Maryland Heights leads in cost of living index (97 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lenexa, KS | Maryland Heights, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#829) | 79.2 (#138) |
| Population | 58,536 | 27,575 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,239 | $266,232 |
| Median Household Income | $101,074 | $82,232 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.5 | D+23.4 |
C-
72.8 Score
Lenexa, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$485,239
Population
58,536
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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C+
79.2 Score
Maryland Heights, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,232
Population
27,575
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Midwest
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