Prairie Village, KS vs Zachary, LA
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.
Prairie Village
74.4
#601 nationally
Zachary
73.7
#694 nationally
Prairie Village leads in crime level (1.7 vs 9.1). Prairie Village leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 27.6 min). Prairie Village leads in median household income ($99,691 vs $88,811).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Prairie Village, KS | Zachary, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.4 (#601) | 73.7 (#694) |
| Population | 22,900 | 19,968 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,763 | $269,521 |
| Median Household Income | $99,691 | $88,811 |
| Average Commute | 21.2 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.5 | D+11.1 |
Data coverage note: Zachary is missing data for 1 metric that Prairie Village has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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73.7 Score
Zachary, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,521
Population
19,968
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$88,811
Southeast
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