Milton, GA 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.
Milton
66
#1594 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Milton leads in crime level (2.6 vs 23.5). Milton leads in median household income ($142,845 vs $54,052). Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 29 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milton, GA | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1594) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 41,383 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $956,345 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $142,845 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 12 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Milton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66 Score
Milton, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$956,345
Population
41,383
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
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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