Howard, WI vs La Quinta, 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.
Howard
71.1
#1023 nationally
La Quinta
64.8
#1673 nationally
Howard leads in cost of living index (103 vs 139). Howard leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 26.5 min). La Quinta leads in walk score (22 vs 18).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Howard, WI | La Quinta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1023) | 64.8 (#1673) |
| Population | 20,775 | 39,081 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $401,331 | $741,874 |
| Median Household Income | $77,118 | $92,776 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.5 | D+32.9 |
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71.1 Score
Howard, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$401,331
Population
20,775
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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D
64.8 Score
La Quinta, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$741,874
Population
39,081
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Pacific
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