Richfield, MN 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.
Richfield
74.4
#602 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Richfield leads in crime level (7.3 vs 23.5). Richfield leads in median household income ($80,712 vs $54,052). Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 23.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richfield, MN | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.4 (#602) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 36,445 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $352,629 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $80,712 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 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+42.6 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Richfield has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.4 Score
Richfield, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$352,629
Population
36,445
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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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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