Appleton, WI vs Fremont, 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
Fremont
66.8
#1497 nationally
Fremont leads in median household income ($155,342 vs $75,469). Appleton leads in cost of living index (94 vs 185). Appleton leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 32.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | Fremont, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 66.8 (#1497) |
| Population | 74,719 | 230,504 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $1,471,931 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $155,342 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 32.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | D+53.6 |
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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D
66.8 Score
Fremont, CA
East Bay family haven
Median Home
$1,471,931
Population
230,504
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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