Appleton, WI vs Boca Raton, FL
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
Boca Raton
69.8
#1166 nationally
Appleton leads in cost of living index (94 vs 148). Boca Raton leads in median household income ($95,570 vs $75,469). Boca Raton leads in crime level (4.7 vs 5.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | Boca Raton, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 69.8 (#1166) |
| Population | 74,719 | 99,974 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $576,025 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $95,570 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | D+0.8 |
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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D+
69.8 Score
Boca Raton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$576,025
Population
99,974
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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