Appleton, WI vs Overland Park, KS
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
Overland Park
75.2
#489 nationally
Appleton leads in walk score (44 vs 32). Overland Park leads in median household income ($97,126 vs $75,469). Appleton leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 22.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | Overland Park, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 75.2 (#489) |
| Population | 74,719 | 197,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $490,568 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $97,126 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.7 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | D+8.5 |
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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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75.2 Score
Overland Park, KS
Midwest value meets modern amenities
Median Home
$490,568
Population
197,238
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Midwest
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