Ocala, FL vs Olathe, 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.
Ocala
71.4
#987 nationally
Olathe
73.9
#662 nationally
Olathe leads in crime level (5.4 vs 13.7). Olathe leads in median household income ($108,077 vs $50,618). Ocala leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 21.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ocala, FL | Olathe, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#987) | 73.9 (#662) |
| Population | 68,426 | 147,461 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $268,444 | $440,222 |
| Median Household Income | $50,618 | $108,077 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 21.5 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.6 | D+8.5 |
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71.4 Score
Ocala, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$268,444
Population
68,426
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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73.9 Score
Olathe, KS
Mid-size Kansas city with community character
Median Home
$440,222
Population
147,461
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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