Houma, 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.
Houma
79
#147 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Houma leads in crime level (13.1 vs 23.5). Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 19.9 min). Topeka leads in cost of living index (87 vs 94).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houma, LA | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79 (#147) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 31,733 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,195 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $56,823 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 13.1 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.8 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Houma has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
79 Score
Houma, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$189,195
Population
31,733
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
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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