Kennesaw, GA 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.
Kennesaw
68.1
#1346 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Kennesaw leads in crime level (6.9 vs 23.5). Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 29.4 min). Kennesaw leads in median household income ($81,467 vs $54,052).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kennesaw, GA | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1346) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 34,683 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $406,739 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $81,467 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Kennesaw has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.1 Score
Kennesaw, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$406,739
Population
34,683
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
26
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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