Appleton, WI vs Redondo Beach, CA
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
Redondo Beach
64.1
#1721 nationally
Appleton leads in cost of living index (94 vs 212). Redondo Beach leads in median household income ($134,033 vs $75,469). Redondo Beach leads in walk score (75 vs 44).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | Redondo Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 64.1 (#1721) |
| Population | 74,719 | 67,749 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $1,497,774 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $134,033 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 212 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | D+32.9 |
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
64.1 Score
Redondo Beach, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,497,774
Population
67,749
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
75
Pacific
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