CITY PROFILE
Topeka, KS
WHAT LIVING HERE IS LIKE
Topeka, Kansas is a smaller metro with one of the more affordable cost of living profiles in our dataset, making it accessible if budget is a priority. The climate is mild, with moderate sunshine and moderate rainfall throughout the year—no extremes. It's a straightforward, low-cost option for people seeking a compact region without harsh seasonal swings.
By the numbers
| Typical home value | $218K · Zillow, May 2026 (ZHVI) |
|---|---|
| Typical rent | $1,258/mo · Zillow, May 2026 (ZORI) |
| Average temperature | 12.7°C · warmest 26.5°C · coolest -1.9°C · NASA POWER |
| Annual precipitation | 961 mm · NASA POWER |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.3 kWh/m²/day · NASA POWER (annual mean) |
| Metro size rank (US) | #199 · Zillow SizeRank |
Match scores
- Affordable to buy93
- Affordable to rent85
- Climate comfort60
- Plenty of sunshine51
- Big-city amenities52
Scores are 0–100, normalised across the metros we cover, derived from the sourced figures above (higher = better on that factor). A research aid, not a recommendation to move. Job market, safety, and healthcare access need key-gated feeds (BLS, FBI, Census) not yet wired — see the methodology.
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