Appleton, WI vs Palm Coast, FL
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
Palm Coast
67
#1478 nationally
Appleton leads in walk score (44 vs 2). Appleton leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 28 min). Appleton leads in cost of living index (94 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | Palm Coast, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 67 (#1478) |
| Population | 74,719 | 102,113 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $345,441 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $68,824 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 2 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | R+28.2 |
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 Score
Palm Coast, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$345,441
Population
102,113
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
2
Southeast
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