Daphne, AL 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.
Daphne
74.2
#614 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Daphne leads in crime level (1.5 vs 23.5). Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 26.6 min). Daphne leads in median household income ($80,657 vs $54,052).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Daphne, AL | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#614) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 30,321 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $332,942 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $80,657 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Daphne has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.2 Score
Daphne, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$332,942
Population
30,321
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Southeast
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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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