Round Rock, TX 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.
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $54,052). Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 26.8 min). Topeka leads in cost of living index (87 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Round Rock, TX | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#504) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 139,077 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,249 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $102,891 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Low | 23.5 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Round Rock has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75.1 Score
Round Rock, TX
Dell's hometown in the Austin suburbs
Median Home
$405,249
Population
139,077
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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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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