Brownwood, 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.
Brownwood
80.6
#69 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Brownwood leads in crime level (9.9 vs 23.5). Brownwood leads in average commute (13.2 min vs 17.1 min). Topeka leads in median household income ($54,052 vs $45,412).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brownwood, TX | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.6 (#69) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 18,790 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $172,876 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $45,412 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 13.2 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+73.9 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Brownwood has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
B-
80.6 Score
Brownwood, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$172,876
Population
18,790
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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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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