Princeton, TX vs Shawnee, 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.
Princeton
71.3
#1000 nationally
Shawnee
71.3
#1002 nationally
Shawnee leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 34.1 min). Shawnee leads in median household income ($100,649 vs $93,586). Shawnee leads in cost of living index (105 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Princeton, TX | Shawnee, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#1000) | 71.3 (#1002) |
| Population | 28,027 | 69,417 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $288,891 | $431,429 |
| Median Household Income | $93,586 | $100,649 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 24 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+8.5 |
Data coverage note: Princeton is missing data for 1 metric that Shawnee has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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71.3 Score
Princeton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$288,891
Population
28,027
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$93,586
Southwest
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71.3 Score
Shawnee, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$431,429
Population
69,417
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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