Plainview, 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.
Plainview
80.8
#64 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Plainview leads in crime level (10.1 vs 23.5). Topeka leads in median household income ($54,052 vs $46,274). Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 17.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainview, TX | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#64) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 19,420 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $120,278 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $46,274 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.0 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Plainview has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
B-
80.8 Score
Plainview, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$120,278
Population
19,420
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
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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