Alpharetta, GA vs Topeka, KS
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Alpharetta
66.2
#1567 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Alpharetta leads in crime level (6.8 vs 23.5). Alpharetta leads in median household income ($141,402 vs $54,052). Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 27.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alpharetta, GA | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1567) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 67,056 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,997 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $141,402 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Alpharetta has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.2 Score
Alpharetta, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,997
Population
67,056
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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C
73.5 Score
Topeka, KS
Mid-size Kansas city with community character
Median Home
$198,385
Population
125,475
Crime
High
Median Income
$54,052
Midwest
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