Plantation, 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.
Plantation
68.2
#1338 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Plantation leads in crime level (5.8 vs 23.5). Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 27.1 min). Plantation leads in median household income ($83,074 vs $54,052).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plantation, FL | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1338) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 96,548 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $498,641 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $83,074 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Plantation has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.2 Score
Plantation, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$498,641
Population
96,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
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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