Lee's Summit, MO vs Plano, TX
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.
Lee's Summit
72.8
#828 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 20). Lee's Summit leads in average commute (26.1 min vs 27.6 min). Lee's Summit leads in median household income ($103,447 vs $99,936).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lee's Summit, MO | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#828) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 104,184 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $399,113 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $103,447 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.3 | R+11.2 |
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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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72.6 Score
Plano, TX
Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living
Median Home
$499,723
Population
287,339
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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