St. Charles, MO 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.
St. Charles
76.7
#325 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
St. Charles leads in crime level (3.7 vs 23.5). St. Charles leads in median household income ($83,589 vs $54,052). Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 21.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | St. Charles, MO | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.7 (#325) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 71,800 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,422 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $83,589 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+17.0 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that St. Charles has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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76.7 Score
St. Charles, MO
Missouri community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$350,422
Population
71,800
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
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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