Oak Ridge, TN 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.
Oak Ridge
70.4
#1105 nationally
Prairie Village
74.4
#601 nationally
Prairie Village leads in crime level (1.7 vs 8.0). Prairie Village leads in walk score (42 vs 18). Prairie Village leads in median household income ($99,691 vs $67,152).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Ridge, TN | Prairie Village, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1105) | 74.4 (#601) |
| Population | 33,397 | 22,900 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,586 | $500,763 |
| Median Household Income | $67,152 | $99,691 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.7 | D+8.5 |
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70.4 Score
Oak Ridge, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$329,586
Population
33,397
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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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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