Fremont, NE 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.
Fremont
79.7
#109 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Fremont leads in crime level (4.9 vs 23.5). Fremont leads in median household income ($62,226 vs $54,052). Topeka leads in cost of living index (87 vs 93).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fremont, NE | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.7 (#109) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 27,602 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $260,090 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $62,226 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 16.5 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.6 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Fremont has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
79.7 Score
Fremont, NE
Small Nebraska city with local appeal
Median Home
$260,090
Population
27,602
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
46
Midwest
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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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