Topeka, KS vs Wildwood, MO
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.
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Wildwood
69.3
#1237 nationally
Wildwood leads in crime level (5.5 vs 23.5). Wildwood leads in median household income ($147,508 vs $54,052). Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 28.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Topeka, KS | Wildwood, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#729) | 69.3 (#1237) |
| Population | 125,475 | 34,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $198,385 | $589,609 |
| Median Household Income | $54,052 | $147,508 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 9 |
| Crime Level | 23.5 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | Even | D+23.4 |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Wildwood has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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D+
69.3 Score
Wildwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,609
Population
34,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
9
Midwest
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