Boone, NC vs Junction City, 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.
Boone
71.1
#1016 nationally
Junction City
76.9
#297 nationally
Boone leads in crime level (2.5 vs 21.3). Junction City leads in median household income ($60,709 vs $28,242). Boone leads in walk score (49 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boone, NC | Junction City, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1016) | 76.9 (#297) |
| Population | 19,811 | 21,856 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $491,253 | $202,464 |
| Median Household Income | $28,242 | $60,709 |
| Average Commute | 13.8 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+6.0 | R+17.6 |
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71.1 Score
Boone, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$491,253
Population
19,811
Crime
Low
Walk Score
49
Southeast
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76.9 Score
Junction City, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$202,464
Population
21,856
Crime
High
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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