Cornelius, NC vs Lee's Summit, MO

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.

Cornelius

71.7

#962 nationally

vs

Lee's Summit

72.8

#828 nationally

Cornelius leads in crime level (2.8 vs 4.1). Cornelius leads in walk score (26 vs 20). Lee's Summit leads in cost of living index (104 vs 122).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Cornelius, NC Lee's Summit, MO
WhereAtHome Score 71.7 (#962) 72.8 (#828)
Population 33,139 104,184
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $528,679 $399,113
Median Household Income $107,969 $103,447
Average Commute 25.6 min 26.1 min
Walk Score 26 20
Crime Level 2.8 4.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 122 104
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+19.3