Chapel Hill, NC 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.
Chapel Hill
68.6
#1303 nationally
Onalaska
77.9
#210 nationally
Onalaska leads in crime level (1.0 vs 4.7). Onalaska leads in cost of living index (102 vs 133). Chapel Hill leads in walk score (34 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chapel Hill, NC | Onalaska, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1303) | 77.9 (#210) |
| Population | 62,043 | 19,018 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $636,021 | $372,566 |
| Median Household Income | $85,940 | $80,296 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.1 | D+9.4 |
D+
68.6 Score
Chapel Hill, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$636,021
Population
62,043
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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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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