Appleton, WI vs Chapel Hill, NC
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
Chapel Hill
68.6
#1303 nationally
Appleton leads in cost of living index (94 vs 133). Appleton leads in walk score (44 vs 34). Chapel Hill leads in crime level (4.7 vs 5.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | Chapel Hill, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 68.6 (#1303) |
| Population | 74,719 | 62,043 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $636,021 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $85,940 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | D+51.1 |
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+
68.6 Score
Chapel Hill, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$636,021
Population
62,043
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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