Olathe, KS vs Saginaw, 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.
Olathe
73.9
#662 nationally
Saginaw
75.9
#411 nationally
Olathe leads in crime level (5.4 vs 7.1). Olathe leads in average commute (21.5 min vs 27.4 min). Olathe leads in median household income ($108,077 vs $99,752).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Olathe, KS | Saginaw, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#662) | 75.9 (#411) |
| Population | 147,461 | 25,139 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $440,222 | $299,959 |
| Median Household Income | $108,077 | $99,752 |
| Average Commute | 21.5 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.5 | R+5.1 |
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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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75.9 Score
Saginaw, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$299,959
Population
25,139
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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