El Paso, TX 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.
El Paso
79
#145 nationally
Lee's Summit
72.8
#828 nationally
Lee's Summit leads in median household income ($103,447 vs $50,246). El Paso leads in walk score (40 vs 20). El Paso leads in cost of living index (85 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Paso, TX | Lee's Summit, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79 (#145) | 72.8 (#828) |
| Population | 682,669 | 104,184 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $237,796 | $399,113 |
| Median Household Income | $50,246 | $103,447 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Low | 4.1 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+15.1 | D+19.3 |
C+
79 Score
El Paso, TX
Sun City on the border
Median Home
$237,796
Population
682,669
Crime
Low
Schools
C+
Southwest
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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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