Appleton, WI vs Laurel, MD

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

vs

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

Appleton leads in crime level (5.5 vs 10.8). Appleton leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 33.5 min). Appleton leads in cost of living index (94 vs 125).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Appleton, WI Laurel, MD
WhereAtHome Score 77.6 (#227) 66.4 (#1547)
Population 74,719 29,400
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $309,058 $478,130
Median Household Income $75,469 $92,035
Average Commute 19.4 min 33.5 min
Walk Score 44 53
Crime Level 5.5 10.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 94 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+10.2 D+13.9
Appleton, WI
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

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Laurel, MD
D
66.4 Score

Laurel, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$478,130

Population

29,400

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

53

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