Athens, AL vs Olathe, 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.
Athens
70
#1140 nationally
Olathe
73.9
#662 nationally
Olathe leads in median household income ($108,077 vs $57,444). Olathe leads in walk score (30 vs 21). Olathe leads in crime level (5.4 vs 6.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, AL | Olathe, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1140) | 73.9 (#662) |
| Population | 30,904 | 147,461 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,050 | $440,222 |
| Median Household Income | $57,444 | $108,077 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 21.5 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | D+8.5 |
C-
70 Score
Athens, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,050
Population
30,904
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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C
73.9 Score
Olathe, KS
Mid-size Kansas city with community character
Median Home
$440,222
Population
147,461
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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