Dickinson, TX 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.
Dickinson
77
#284 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Dickinson leads in crime level (5.9 vs 23.5). Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 28.1 min). Dickinson leads in median household income ($81,739 vs $54,052).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dickinson, TX | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#284) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 21,834 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,294 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $81,739 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Dickinson has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
77 Score
Dickinson, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$270,294
Population
21,834
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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C
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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