Boone, NC vs Lawrence, 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
Lawrence
70.4
#1103 nationally
Boone leads in crime level (2.5 vs 12.6). Lawrence leads in median household income ($59,834 vs $28,242). Boone leads in average commute (13.8 min vs 19.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boone, NC | Lawrence, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1016) | 70.4 (#1103) |
| Population | 19,811 | 96,207 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $491,253 | $340,158 |
| Median Household Income | $28,242 | $59,834 |
| Average Commute | 13.8 min | 19.3 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+6.0 | D+38.0 |
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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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70.4 Score
Lawrence, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$340,158
Population
96,207
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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