Springdale, 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.
Springdale
70.4
#1107 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 21.8 min). Springdale leads in median household income ($58,924 vs $54,052). Springdale leads in cost of living index (86 vs 87).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Springdale, AR | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1107) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 92,189 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $342,415 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $58,924 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 23.5 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.7 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Springdale has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.4 Score
Springdale, AR
Poultry capital in booming Northwest Arkansas
Median Home
$342,415
Population
92,189
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
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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