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Leawood, KS vs Highland Park, IL

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Are people in Highland Park older or younger than people in Leawood?
- The Median Age in Highland Park is 0.1 years older than in Leawood.

Are housing costs cheaper in Highland Park or Leawood?
- Highland Park housing costs are 5.2% less expensive than Leawood housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Highland Park or Leawood?
- The average commute for residents of Highland Park is 9.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Leawood.

Things to do in Leawood?
Leawood KS found Johnson County Kansas City metropolitan area boasting peaceful parklands affluent residential communities lots culture entertainment areas

Things to do in Highland Park?
Highland Park, IL is situated north of Chicago on Lake Michigan’s shores while surrounded by lush green woods full of wildlife that visitors can observe thanks to numerous dedicated nature preserves along cutting across the surrounding area.

 Leawood, KSHighland Park, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,245329,725,481
 Median Income$159,540  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock48.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$647,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.67  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Leawood    5 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

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

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Over 9 years ago

I like how there is a variety of  More

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Over 14 years ago

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 Highland Park    3 Reviews

You can sail on Lake Michigan, and your culture differences are welcomed. look up "North Shore Yacht Club" for sailing and kayaking  More

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Highland Park (and the village of Highwood, which it surrounds) is a great place to live, offering a unique combination of benefits. First, it is on the shore of Lake  More

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Over 19 years ago

A wonderful place to rasie a family, but quite expensive. Great schools, but the "wealth culture" of this tony Chicago suburb causes a lot of anxiety among the kids.   More

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