Appleton, WI vs Redwood City, 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
Redwood City
60.8
#1924 nationally
Appleton leads in cost of living index (94 vs 269). Appleton leads in crime level (5.5 vs 12.9). Redwood City leads in median household income ($145,620 vs $75,469).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | Redwood City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 60.8 (#1924) |
| Population | 74,719 | 80,996 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $1,893,533 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $145,620 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 12.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 269 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | D+50.3 |
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-
60.8 Score
Redwood City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,893,533
Population
80,996
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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