Howard, WI 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.
Howard
71.1
#1023 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Howard leads in crime level (5.5 vs 23.5). Howard leads in median household income ($77,118 vs $54,052). Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 21.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Howard, WI | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1023) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 20,775 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $401,331 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $77,118 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.5 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Howard has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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71.1 Score
Howard, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$401,331
Population
20,775
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
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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