Mesquite, 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.
Mesquite
71.8
#958 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 32.1 min). Mesquite leads in crime level (13.7 vs 23.5). Mesquite leads in median household income ($69,649 vs $54,052).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesquite, TX | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.8 (#958) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 147,317 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $261,109 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $69,649 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 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 Mesquite has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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71.8 Score
Mesquite, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$261,109
Population
147,317
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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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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