Roswell, 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.
Roswell
67.3
#1443 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Roswell leads in crime level (4.4 vs 23.5). Roswell leads in median household income ($122,924 vs $54,052). Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Roswell, GA | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1443) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 91,706 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $662,376 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $122,924 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Roswell has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.3 Score
Roswell, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$662,376
Population
91,706
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
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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