Denver, CO 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.
Denver
69.1
#1250 nationally
Lee's Summit
72.8
#828 nationally
Denver leads in walk score (61 vs 20). Lee's Summit leads in cost of living index (104 vs 128). Lee's Summit leads in median household income ($103,447 vs $85,853).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Lee's Summit, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 72.8 (#828) |
| Population | 713,252 | 104,184 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $399,113 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $103,447 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.1 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | D+19.3 |
D+
69.1 Score
Denver, CO
Mile High City with mountain access
Median Home
$533,060
Population
713,252
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
West
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C-
72.8 Score
Lee's Summit, MO
Mid-size Missouri city with community character
Median Home
$399,113
Population
104,184
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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