Appleton, WI vs Miami Gardens, FL
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
Miami Gardens
62.4
#1860 nationally
Appleton leads in crime level (5.5 vs 11.4). Appleton leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 32.3 min). Appleton leads in median household income ($75,469 vs $56,071).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | Miami Gardens, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 62.4 (#1860) |
| Population | 74,719 | 110,717 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $475,819 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $56,071 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | R+11.4 |
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-
62.4 Score
Miami Gardens, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$475,819
Population
110,717
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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