Brookfield, WI 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.
Brookfield
73.5
#718 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Brookfield leads in crime level (2.3 vs 23.5). Brookfield leads in median household income ($121,837 vs $54,052). Topeka leads in cost of living index (87 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookfield, WI | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#718) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 41,884 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,966 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $121,837 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.8 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Brookfield has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.5 Score
Brookfield, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$533,966
Population
41,884
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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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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