HEAD TO HEAD
Hattiesburg vs Topeka
Hattiesburg and Topeka split the factors 2–2 — it comes down to which ones you weight.
Hattiesburg, MS
wins 2 of 5 factors
Topeka, KS
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Hattiesburg | Topeka |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 93 | 93 |
| Affordable to rent | 79 | 85 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 90 ◆ | 60 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 61 ◆ | 51 |
| Big-city amenities | 38 | 52 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Hattiesburg | Topeka |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $218K | $218K |
| Typical rent | $1,436/mo | $1,258/mo |
| Average temperature | 18.6°C | 12.7°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.62 kWh/m²/day | 4.3 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #255 | #199 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.