Appleton, WI vs Crest Hill, IL
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
Crest Hill
74.1
#637 nationally
Appleton leads in walk score (44 vs 27). Appleton leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 27.7 min). Crest Hill leads in crime level (4.9 vs 5.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | Crest Hill, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 74.1 (#637) |
| Population | 74,719 | 20,118 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $286,044 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $68,377 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | D+1.6 |
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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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74.1 Score
Crest Hill, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,044
Population
20,118
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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