Miami Lakes, FL 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.
Miami Lakes
66.8
#1500 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Miami Lakes leads in crime level (2.8 vs 23.5). Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 33.2 min). Miami Lakes leads in median household income ($90,339 vs $54,052).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Miami Lakes, FL | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1500) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 31,238 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $654,424 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $90,339 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 33.2 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Miami Lakes has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.8 Score
Miami Lakes, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$654,424
Population
31,238
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
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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