Savage, 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.
Savage
75
#524 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Savage leads in crime level (2.1 vs 23.5). Savage leads in median household income ($123,069 vs $54,052). Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 27.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Savage, MN | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#524) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 32,999 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,260 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $123,069 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.5 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Savage has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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75 Score
Savage, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,260
Population
32,999
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
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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