Verdict
Topeka leads on Safety, while Tulsa leads on Educational Attainment.
Score Comparison
Affordability
KS
66
OK
66
Educational Attainment
KS
53
OK
56
✓ winsSafety
KS
37
✓ winsOK
33
Weather
KS
—
OK
—
Livability
KS
53
OK
53
Full Comparison
| Metric | Topeka | Tulsa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 126,431 | 411,938 |
| Median Income | $54,052 | $56,648 ✓ |
| Median Rent | $926 ✓ | $958 |
| Median Home Value | $124,700 ✓ | $174,200 |
| Median Age | 38 | 36 |
| HS Graduation | 91% ✓ | 88% |
| Bachelor's+ | 29% | 33% ✓ |
| Broadband Access | 81% | 87% ✓ |
| Homeownership | 59% ✓ | 52% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min ✓ | 20 min |
| Violent Crime (per 1k) | 9.64 | 9.45 ✓ |
| Property Crime (per 1k) | 37.20 ✓ | 43.32 |
| Avg Temperature | N/A | N/A |
| Sunny Days | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Snowfall | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Rainfall | N/A | 45" |