Shawnee, KS vs Springdale, 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.
Shawnee
71.3
#1002 nationally
Springdale
70.4
#1107 nationally
Shawnee leads in median household income ($100,649 vs $58,924). Springdale leads in cost of living index (86 vs 105). Springdale leads in walk score (28 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Shawnee, KS | Springdale, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#1002) | 70.4 (#1107) |
| Population | 69,417 | 92,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $431,429 | $342,415 |
| Median Household Income | $100,649 | $58,924 |
| Average Commute | 21.2 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.5 | R+6.7 |
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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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70.4 Score
Springdale, AR
Poultry capital in booming Northwest Arkansas
Median Home
$342,415
Population
92,189
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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