Houston, 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.
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Lee's Summit
72.8
#828 nationally
Houston leads in walk score (48 vs 20). Lee's Summit leads in median household income ($103,447 vs $57,791). Lee's Summit leads in average commute (26.1 min vs 28.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Lee's Summit, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 72.8 (#828) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 104,184 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $399,113 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $103,447 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 4.1 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+19.3 |
C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
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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