Appleton, WI vs Happy Valley, OR
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
Happy Valley
66.9
#1485 nationally
Happy Valley leads in median household income ($126,108 vs $75,469). Appleton leads in cost of living index (94 vs 153). Happy Valley leads in crime level (3.8 vs 5.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | Happy Valley, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 66.9 (#1485) |
| Population | 74,719 | 28,409 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $686,520 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $126,108 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 3.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | D+9.7 |
Data coverage note: Happy Valley is missing data for 1 metric that Appleton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
66.9 Score
Happy Valley, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$686,520
Population
28,409
Crime
Low
Median Income
$126,108
Pacific
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