Oshkosh, WI 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.
Oshkosh
76.8
#317 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Oshkosh leads in crime level (6.4 vs 23.5). Oshkosh leads in median household income ($59,186 vs $54,052). Topeka leads in cost of living index (87 vs 92).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oshkosh, WI | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#317) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 66,184 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $262,743 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $59,186 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.8 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Oshkosh has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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76.8 Score
Oshkosh, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$262,743
Population
66,184
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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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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