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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Leawood, KS vs Waukee, IA

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Are people in Waukee older or younger than people in Leawood?
- The Median Age in Waukee is 14.2 years younger than in Leawood.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waukee or Leawood?
- Waukee housing costs are 48.2% less expensive than Leawood housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waukee or Leawood?
- The average commute for residents of Waukee is 1.2 minutes shorter 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 Waukee?
Waukee, IA sits on either side of Interstate 80/35 just northwest of Des Moines in Dallas county. The city has seen rapid growth due to its great quality of life and many popular attractions including the Waukee Ice Cream Shop and The Waukee Public Library.

 Leawood, KSWaukee, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,441329,725,481
 Median Income$159,540  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$647,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.67  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Leawood    5 Reviews
carl · Leawood, KS
A beautiful bubble
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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courtney · Leawood, KS
climate in leawood
Over 9 years ago

I like how there is a variety of  More

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Sue · Overland Park, KS
Living in Leawood, KS
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 Waukee    2 Reviews
bosoxfan · Waukee, IA
nice place tolive
Over 16 years ago

moved here from nj the pace is so different here- lots to do- hills and bike paths, restaurants galore, theaters,  More

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Abhd · Waukee, IA
Small Town Turned Suburbia
Over 19 years ago

It doesn't get any better than this! Low crime, high education standards, clean/attractive, family-oriented community with generally conservative values. Easy  More

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