Appleton, WI vs New Rochelle, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Appleton
77.6
#227 nationally
New Rochelle
67.2
#1455 nationally
Appleton leads in cost of living index (94 vs 159). Appleton leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 32.5 min). New Rochelle leads in crime level (3.7 vs 5.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | New Rochelle, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 67.2 (#1455) |
| Population | 74,719 | 83,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $964,313 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $100,542 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 32.5 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | D+26.3 |
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+
67.2 Score
New Rochelle, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$964,313
Population
83,742
Crime
Low
Walk Score
64
Northeast
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