Lafayette, CO 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.
Lafayette
67
#1472 nationally
Lenexa
72.8
#829 nationally
Lenexa leads in crime level (5.0 vs 7.5). Lenexa leads in cost of living index (111 vs 143). Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CO | Lenexa, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1472) | 72.8 (#829) |
| Population | 30,439 | 58,536 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,615 | $485,239 |
| Median Household Income | $105,819 | $101,074 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+8.5 |
D+
67 Score
Lafayette, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,615
Population
30,439
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
West
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C-
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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