St. Peters, 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. Peters
75.4
#468 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
St. Peters leads in crime level (5.7 vs 23.5). St. Peters leads in median household income ($88,708 vs $54,052). Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 24.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | St. Peters, MO | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#468) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 59,413 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,460 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $88,708 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 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. Peters has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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75.4 Score
St. Peters, MO
Missouri community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$326,460
Population
59,413
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
27
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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