Olathe, KS vs Williston, ND
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
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
Olathe leads in crime level (5.4 vs 12.0). Williston leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 21.5 min). Olathe leads in median household income ($108,077 vs $80,352).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Olathe, KS | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#662) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 147,461 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $440,222 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $108,077 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 21.5 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.5 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston is missing data for 1 metric that Olathe has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
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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D+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
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