Brownwood, TX vs Onalaska, WI
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.
Brownwood
80.6
#69 nationally
Onalaska
77.9
#210 nationally
Onalaska leads in crime level (1.0 vs 9.9). Onalaska leads in median household income ($80,296 vs $45,412). Brownwood leads in average commute (13.2 min vs 17.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brownwood, TX | Onalaska, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.6 (#69) | 77.9 (#210) |
| Population | 18,790 | 19,018 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $172,876 | $372,566 |
| Median Household Income | $45,412 | $80,296 |
| Average Commute | 13.2 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+73.9 | D+9.4 |
B-
80.6 Score
Brownwood, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$172,876
Population
18,790
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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C+
77.9 Score
Onalaska, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$372,566
Population
19,018
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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