Chapel Hill, NC 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.
Chapel Hill
68.6
#1303 nationally
Olathe
73.9
#662 nationally
Olathe leads in median household income ($108,077 vs $85,940). Olathe leads in cost of living index (106 vs 133). Chapel Hill leads in crime level (4.7 vs 5.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chapel Hill, NC | Olathe, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1303) | 73.9 (#662) |
| Population | 62,043 | 147,461 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $636,021 | $440,222 |
| Median Household Income | $85,940 | $108,077 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 21.5 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.1 | D+8.5 |
D+
68.6 Score
Chapel Hill, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$636,021
Population
62,043
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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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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