Leawood, KS vs Summit, NJ
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.
Leawood
72.1
#928 nationally
Summit
65.6
#1624 nationally
Summit leads in walk score (47 vs 22). Leawood leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 33.9 min). Leawood leads in cost of living index (136 vs 189).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leawood, KS | Summit, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#928) | 65.6 (#1624) |
| Population | 33,980 | 22,344 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $801,761 | $1,433,872 |
| Median Household Income | $174,779 | $176,702 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.5 | D+24.2 |
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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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D
65.6 Score
Summit, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,433,872
Population
22,344
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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