Amarillo, TX 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.
Amarillo
76.9
#294 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Amarillo leads in crime level (18.9 vs 23.5). Amarillo leads in median household income ($60,628 vs $54,052). Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 18.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Amarillo, TX | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#294) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 202,408 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $212,025 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $60,628 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 18.9 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.4 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Amarillo has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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76.9 Score
Amarillo, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$212,025
Population
202,408
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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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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