Appleton, WI vs Gardena, 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
Gardena
61.9
#1883 nationally
Appleton leads in crime level (5.5 vs 19.3). Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 44). Appleton leads in cost of living index (94 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | Gardena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 61.9 (#1883) |
| Population | 74,719 | 58,377 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $792,958 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $75,443 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 19.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 154 |
| 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-
61.9 Score
Gardena, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$792,958
Population
58,377
Crime
High
Walk Score
75
Pacific
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