McKinney, 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.
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
McKinney leads in median household income ($108,542 vs $54,052). Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 30.2 min). Topeka leads in cost of living index (87 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McKinney, TX | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#726) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 208,867 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,265 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $108,542 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 23.5 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that McKinney has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.5 Score
McKinney, TX
Historic downtown meets modern growth
Median Home
$480,265
Population
208,867
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
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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