Appleton, WI vs New York City, NY
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 York City
62.5
#1851 nationally
Appleton leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 41.2 min). New York City leads in walk score (89 vs 44). Appleton leads in cost of living index (94 vs 187).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | New York City, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 62.5 (#1851) |
| Population | 74,719 | 8,258,035 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $832,934 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $74,694 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 41.2 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 187 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | D+64.8 |
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-
62.5 Score
New York City, NY
The city that never sleeps
Median Home
$832,934
Population
8,258,035
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Northeast
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