Arvada, CO vs Lee's Summit, 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.
Arvada
66.8
#1495 nationally
Lee's Summit
72.8
#828 nationally
Lee's Summit leads in crime level (4.1 vs 7.8). Arvada leads in walk score (35 vs 20). Lee's Summit leads in cost of living index (104 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Lee's Summit, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 72.8 (#828) |
| Population | 121,414 | 104,184 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $399,113 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $103,447 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+19.3 |
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66.8 Score
Arvada, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$605,230
Population
121,414
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
West
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72.8 Score
Lee's Summit, MO
Mid-size Missouri city with community character
Median Home
$399,113
Population
104,184
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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