Appleton, WI vs Fort Worth, 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
Fort Worth
72.3
#902 nationally
Appleton leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 27.1 min). Appleton leads in walk score (44 vs 35). Appleton leads in median household income ($75,469 vs $66,277).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | Fort Worth, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 72.3 (#902) |
| Population | 74,719 | 978,468 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $298,353 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $66,277 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | R+5.1 |
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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C-
72.3 Score
Fort Worth, TX
Where the West begins
Median Home
$298,353
Population
978,468
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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