New Iberia, LA 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.
New Iberia
76.2
#374 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 21 min). Topeka leads in crime level (23.5 vs 27.7). Topeka leads in median household income ($54,052 vs $47,108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Iberia, LA | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#374) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 27,080 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $151,501 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $47,108 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.1 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that New Iberia has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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76.2 Score
New Iberia, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$151,501
Population
27,080
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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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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