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Measure Lee’s SummitMissouri, United States Remove Lee’s Summit
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.5
Connector Score 8.2
Safety 8.5
Affordability 6.1
Transportation 8.0
Car-free friendliness 6.5
Walkability 5.0
Things to do 5.5
Food & dining 5.7
Places to stay 5.9
Nature & outdoors 5.5
Scenic value 6.0
Family friendliness 5.2
Solo-traveler friendliness 5.7
Nightlife 4.7
Remote-work friendliness 5.2
Road-trip convenience 6.5
Train-trip convenience 7.3
Bus-trip convenience 6.8
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $102
Mid-range $150
Luxury $246
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 104
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,300
Median home price $410,000
Population 108K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Bus
Car recommended —
Character
Best for History
Known for Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping
When to go Peak: Spring to fall

Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.

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