Verdict
Topeka leads on Safety, Livability, while Wichita leads on Affordability.
Score Comparison
Affordability
KS
66
KS
70
✓ winsEducational Attainment
KS
53
KS
53
Safety
KS
37
✓ winsKS
27
Weather
KS
—
KS
—
Livability
KS
53
✓ winsKS
51
Full Comparison
| Metric | Topeka | Wichita |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 126,431 | 395,951 |
| Median Income | $54,052 | $60,712 ✓ |
| Median Rent | $926 | $915 ✓ |
| Median Home Value | $124,700 ✓ | $166,400 |
| Median Age | 38 | 35 |
| HS Graduation | 91% ✓ | 88% |
| Bachelor's+ | 29% | 31% ✓ |
| Broadband Access | 81% | 89% ✓ |
| Homeownership | 59% ✓ | 59% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min ✓ | 20 min |
| Violent Crime (per 1k) | 9.64 ✓ | 11.08 |
| Property Crime (per 1k) | 37.20 ✓ | 42.76 |
| Avg Temperature | N/A | N/A |
| Sunny Days | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Snowfall | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Rainfall | N/A | N/A |