Appleton, WI vs San Francisco, 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
San Francisco
62.9
#1817 nationally
Appleton leads in cost of living index (94 vs 195). San Francisco leads in walk score (89 vs 44). San Francisco leads in median household income ($136,689 vs $75,469).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 62.9 (#1817) |
| Population | 74,719 | 808,437 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $1,416,278 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $136,689 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 33.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 195 |
| 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-
62.9 Score
San Francisco, CA
Innovation capital on the bay
Median Home
$1,416,278
Population
808,437
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
B-
Pacific
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