Appleton, WI vs Arlington, VA
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.
Appleton
77.6
#227 nationally
Arlington
72.2
#917 nationally
Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $75,469). Appleton leads in cost of living index (94 vs 151). Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 44).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | Arlington, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 72.2 (#917) |
| Population | 74,719 | 238,643 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $815,538 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $137,387 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | D+58.6 |
C+
77.6 Score
Appleton, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$309,058
Population
74,719
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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C-
72.2 Score
Arlington, VA
Urban walkability meets federal opportunity
Median Home
$815,538
Population
238,643
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southeast
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