Rogers, AR 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.
Rogers
71.3
#1001 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Rogers leads in crime level (9.3 vs 23.5). Rogers leads in median household income ($78,075 vs $54,052). Topeka leads in cost of living index (87 vs 96).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rogers, AR | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#1001) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 74,035 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $386,483 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $78,075 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.0 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Rogers has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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71.3 Score
Rogers, AR
Arkansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$386,483
Population
74,035
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southwest
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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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