Appleton, WI vs East Chicago, IN
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
East Chicago
77.8
#215 nationally
Appleton leads in crime level (5.5 vs 22.6). Appleton leads in median household income ($75,469 vs $39,434). East Chicago leads in walk score (56 vs 44).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | East Chicago, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 77.8 (#215) |
| Population | 74,719 | 25,830 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $129,375 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $39,434 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 22.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | D+5.6 |
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+
77.8 Score
East Chicago, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$129,375
Population
25,830
Crime
High
Walk Score
56
Midwest
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