| | Leawood, KS | Johnston, IA | United States |
| Overall | 106.2 | 86.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 107.4 | 101.7 | 100 |
| Health | 101.2 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 201.9 | 111.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $647,000 | $347,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,940.0% | 9,020.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 88.0 | 75.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 124.3 | 112.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Leawood 
5 Reviews
We've lived here for 25 years. There aren't many places like it in the US. Many wonderful neighborhoods. Friendly people. Reasonable cost of living. Great weather ( More
I like how there is a variety of More
I'm sorry to differ with you, but I have lived in Leawood for almost 7 years and have been miserable nearly every day. It's either 100 degrees or 10 below...not much in More
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Reviews for Johnston 2 Reviews
Strong National Guard presence and very family-friendly. The library is the best one that I've ever visited. We moved here for the Army two years ago and will be leaving More
Everyone here is rich.
Really, really, More
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