Verdict
Columbia leads on Weather, while Overland Park leads on Affordability, Educational Attainment, Safety, Livability.
Score Comparison
Affordability
MO
67
KS
73
✓ winsEducational Attainment
MO
90
KS
97
✓ winsSafety
MO
64
KS
75
✓ winsWeather
MO
47
✓ winsKS
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Livability
MO
68
KS
81
✓ winsFull Comparison
| Metric | Columbia | Overland Park |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 126,172 | 196,676 |
| Median Income | $60,455 | $100,876 ✓ |
| Median Rent | $997 ✓ | $1,378 |
| Median Home Value | $248,600 ✓ | $361,800 |
| Median Age | 29 | 38 |
| HS Graduation | 95% | 97% ✓ |
| Bachelor's+ | 55% | 63% ✓ |
| Broadband Access | 88% | 95% ✓ |
| Homeownership | 49% | 62% ✓ |
| Avg Commute | 18 min ✓ | 22 min |
| Violent Crime (per 1k) | 4.68 | 2.29 ✓ |
| Property Crime (per 1k) | 26.34 | 24.18 ✓ |
| Avg Temperature | 57°F | N/A |
| Sunny Days | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Snowfall | 16" | 12" ✓ |
| Avg Rainfall | 42" | 40" |