Oregon, OH vs Shawnee, 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.
Oregon
81
#55 nationally
Shawnee
71.3
#1002 nationally
Oregon leads in crime level (5.3 vs 7.6). Shawnee leads in median household income ($100,649 vs $73,883). Oregon leads in cost of living index (89 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oregon, OH | Shawnee, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81 (#55) | 71.3 (#1002) |
| Population | 19,711 | 69,417 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $232,413 | $431,429 |
| Median Household Income | $73,883 | $100,649 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.6 | D+8.5 |
B-
81 Score
Oregon, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$232,413
Population
19,711
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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C-
71.3 Score
Shawnee, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$431,429
Population
69,417
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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