St. Louis, 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. Louis
77
#293 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 24.8 min). Topeka leads in median household income ($54,052 vs $51,591). St. Louis leads in cost of living index (86 vs 87).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | St. Louis, MO | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#293) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 293,310 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $188,569 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $51,591 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | N/A |
| Crime Level | High | 23.5 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.7 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that St. Louis has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
77 Score
St. Louis, MO
Gateway to the West with urban charm
Median Home
$188,569
Population
293,310
Crime
High
Schools
C
Midwest
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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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