Boerne, TX 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.
Boerne
67.2
#1449 nationally
Olathe
73.9
#662 nationally
Boerne leads in crime level (3.0 vs 5.4). Olathe leads in median household income ($108,077 vs $82,982). Olathe leads in cost of living index (106 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boerne, TX | Olathe, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1449) | 73.9 (#662) |
| Population | 21,774 | 147,461 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $562,046 | $440,222 |
| Median Household Income | $82,982 | $108,077 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 21.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 30 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+55.7 | D+8.5 |
Data coverage note: Boerne is missing data for 1 metric that Olathe has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.2 Score
Boerne, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$562,046
Population
21,774
Crime
Low
Median Income
$82,982
Southwest
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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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