Appleton, WI vs Diamond Bar, CA
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
Diamond Bar
63.1
#1794 nationally
Diamond Bar leads in crime level (2.1 vs 5.5). Appleton leads in cost of living index (94 vs 182). Appleton leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 34.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | Diamond Bar, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 63.1 (#1794) |
| Population | 74,719 | 52,041 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $1,027,046 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $106,881 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 34.9 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 182 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | D+32.9 |
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
63.1 Score
Diamond Bar, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,027,046
Population
52,041
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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