Lancaster, 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.
Lancaster
69.9
#1155 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Lancaster leads in crime level (11.2 vs 23.5). Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 29.7 min). Lancaster leads in median household income ($65,323 vs $54,052).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 40,215 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Lancaster has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.9 Score
Lancaster, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$273,149
Population
40,215
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
22
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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