Flint, MI vs Leawood, 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.
Flint
77.7
#222 nationally
Leawood
72.1
#928 nationally
Leawood leads in crime level (1.6 vs 34.5). Leawood leads in median household income ($174,779 vs $35,451). Flint leads in walk score (44 vs 22).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Flint, MI | Leawood, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#222) | 72.1 (#928) |
| Population | 79,661 | 33,980 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $67,030 | $801,761 |
| Median Household Income | $35,451 | $174,779 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 34.5 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 77 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.2 | D+8.5 |
C+
77.7 Score
Flint, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$67,030
Population
79,661
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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C-
72.1 Score
Leawood, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$801,761
Population
33,980
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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