Hammond, LA 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.
Hammond
70.7
#1072 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Hammond leads in crime level (15.1 vs 23.5). Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 22.4 min). Topeka leads in median household income ($54,052 vs $42,049).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hammond, LA | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1072) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 22,527 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $225,024 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $42,049 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 15.1 | 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+37.4 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Hammond has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.7 Score
Hammond, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$225,024
Population
22,527
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
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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