Appleton, WI vs Mountain View, 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
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Appleton leads in cost of living index (94 vs 285). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $75,469). Appleton leads in crime level (5.5 vs 8.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 74,719 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | D+40.0 |
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
63.3 Score
Mountain View, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,962,774
Population
81,785
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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