Plainview, TX vs Prairie Village, 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.
Plainview
80.8
#64 nationally
Prairie Village
74.4
#601 nationally
Prairie Village leads in crime level (1.7 vs 10.1). Prairie Village leads in median household income ($99,691 vs $46,274). Plainview leads in cost of living index (85 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainview, TX | Prairie Village, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#64) | 74.4 (#601) |
| Population | 19,420 | 22,900 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $120,278 | $500,763 |
| Median Household Income | $46,274 | $99,691 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.0 | D+8.5 |
B-
80.8 Score
Plainview, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$120,278
Population
19,420
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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C
74.4 Score
Prairie Village, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$500,763
Population
22,900
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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