Olathe, KS vs Shelby, NC
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
Shelby
70.8
#1062 nationally
Olathe leads in crime level (5.4 vs 28.6). Olathe leads in median household income ($108,077 vs $46,176). Shelby leads in cost of living index (90 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Olathe, KS | Shelby, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#662) | 70.8 (#1062) |
| Population | 147,461 | 22,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $440,222 | $214,559 |
| Median Household Income | $108,077 | $46,176 |
| Average Commute | 21.5 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 28.6 |
| 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+35.0 |
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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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70.8 Score
Shelby, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$214,559
Population
22,010
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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