Appleton, WI vs Yorba Linda, 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
Yorba Linda
63.6
#1762 nationally
Appleton leads in cost of living index (94 vs 204). Yorba Linda leads in crime level (2.6 vs 5.5). Yorba Linda leads in median household income ($148,325 vs $75,469).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | Yorba Linda, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 63.6 (#1762) |
| Population | 74,719 | 66,147 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $1,407,941 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $148,325 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | D+2.6 |
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
63.6 Score
Yorba Linda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,407,941
Population
66,147
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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