The city of Topeka, KS is ranked highly in several areas, making it an attractive place to live. According to BestPlaces rankings, Topeka has an overall livability score of 72 out of 100. This score takes into account the cost of living, education, crime rate, health care and housing costs. In terms of education, the city ranks at 85 percent in terms of public schools and higher education institutions. The crime rate is low compared to other cities with a safety rating of 79 percent. Health care options are plentiful in Topeka which scores 74 out of 100 for healthcare services. Finally, when it comes to housing costs the city scores 72 out of 100 since housing prices are reasonable and affordable for most people. Overall, Topeka provides its residents with a high quality of life as evidenced by its excellent rankings in several categories.
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