Arnold, MO 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.
Arnold
70.7
#1066 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Arnold leads in crime level (11.3 vs 23.5). Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 29 min). Arnold leads in median household income ($72,317 vs $54,052).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arnold, MO | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1066) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 21,059 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $277,441 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $72,317 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+36.7 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Arnold has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.7 Score
Arnold, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$277,441
Population
21,059
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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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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