Olathe, KS vs Pearl, MS
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.
Olathe
73.9
#662 nationally
Pearl
78
#203 nationally
Olathe leads in median household income ($108,077 vs $56,838). Olathe leads in walk score (30 vs 18). Pearl leads in cost of living index (90 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Olathe, KS | Pearl, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#662) | 78 (#203) |
| Population | 147,461 | 28,117 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $440,222 | $211,159 |
| Median Household Income | $108,077 | $56,838 |
| Average Commute | 21.5 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.5 | R+47.1 |
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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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78 Score
Pearl, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$211,159
Population
28,117
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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