Appleton, WI vs New Brunswick, NJ
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
New Brunswick
65.7
#1613 nationally
Appleton leads in crime level (5.5 vs 19.1). New Brunswick leads in walk score (73 vs 44). Appleton leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 26.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | New Brunswick, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 65.7 (#1613) |
| Population | 74,719 | 55,846 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $449,176 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $57,138 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 19.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | D+8.0 |
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
65.7 Score
New Brunswick, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$449,176
Population
55,846
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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