Temple, 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.
Temple
76.1
#388 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Temple leads in crime level (8.7 vs 23.5). Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 19.7 min). Temple leads in median household income ($61,003 vs $54,052).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Temple, TX | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.1 (#388) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 93,095 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $248,213 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $61,003 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.2 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Temple has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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76.1 Score
Temple, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$248,213
Population
93,095
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
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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