Easley, SC 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.
Easley
69.5
#1195 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Easley leads in crime level (6.5 vs 23.5). Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 27.6 min). Easley leads in median household income ($62,551 vs $54,052).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Easley, SC | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1195) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 26,386 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,732 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $62,551 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.7 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Easley has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.5 Score
Easley, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,732
Population
26,386
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
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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