Appleton, WI vs Brookhaven, GA
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
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Appleton leads in cost of living index (94 vs 144). Brookhaven leads in median household income ($114,570 vs $75,469). Appleton leads in crime level (5.5 vs 8.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | Brookhaven, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 62.8 (#1821) |
| Population | 74,719 | 57,945 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $753,512 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $114,570 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | D+64.8 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Appleton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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-
62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
Southeast
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