Appleton, WI vs Los Angeles, 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
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Appleton leads in cost of living index (94 vs 173). Appleton leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 31.4 min). Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 44).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 74,719 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 173 |
| 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-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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