Gulfport, MS 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.
Gulfport
77.3
#255 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Gulfport leads in crime level (5.4 vs 23.5). Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 22.4 min). Topeka leads in median household income ($54,052 vs $43,499).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gulfport, MS | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.3 (#255) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 72,823 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $205,733 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $43,499 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.9 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Gulfport has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
77.3 Score
Gulfport, MS
Mississippi community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$205,733
Population
72,823
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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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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