Appleton, WI vs Crowley, TX
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
Crowley
72
#933 nationally
Appleton leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 29.8 min). Crowley leads in median household income ($88,333 vs $75,469). Appleton leads in cost of living index (94 vs 100).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | Crowley, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 72 (#933) |
| Population | 74,719 | 19,932 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $316,733 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $88,333 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | R+5.1 |
Data coverage note: Crowley 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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C-
72 Score
Crowley, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,733
Population
19,932
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$88,333
Southwest
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