Appleton, WI vs Livonia, MI
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
Livonia
75.4
#465 nationally
Appleton leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 23.9 min). Livonia leads in median household income ($92,458 vs $75,469). Appleton leads in walk score (44 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | Livonia, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 75.4 (#465) |
| Population | 74,719 | 92,185 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $319,165 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $92,458 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | D+29.0 |
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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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75.4 Score
Livonia, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$319,165
Population
92,185
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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