Kinston, NC vs Lenexa, 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.
Kinston
73.2
#774 nationally
Lenexa
72.8
#829 nationally
Lenexa leads in crime level (5.0 vs 26.3). Lenexa leads in median household income ($101,074 vs $35,653). Kinston leads in cost of living index (87 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kinston, NC | Lenexa, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#774) | 72.8 (#829) |
| Population | 19,411 | 58,536 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,755 | $485,239 |
| Median Household Income | $35,653 | $101,074 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 26.3 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.8 | D+8.5 |
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73.2 Score
Kinston, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,755
Population
19,411
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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72.8 Score
Lenexa, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$485,239
Population
58,536
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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