Appleton, WI vs Garden Grove, 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
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Appleton leads in cost of living index (94 vs 165). Appleton leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 29.1 min). Garden Grove leads in walk score (62 vs 44).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | Garden Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 63.2 (#1788) |
| Population | 74,719 | 168,234 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $1,015,470 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $86,139 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | D+2.6 |
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
63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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