Stephenville, 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.
Stephenville
73.8
#680 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Stephenville leads in crime level (4.9 vs 23.5). Topeka leads in median household income ($54,052 vs $48,088). Topeka leads in cost of living index (87 vs 97).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Stephenville, TX | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#680) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 21,946 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,964 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $48,088 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 15.6 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+68.0 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Stephenville has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.8 Score
Stephenville, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,964
Population
21,946
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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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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