Howard, WI vs Lincoln, 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
Lincoln
72.8
#830 nationally
Lincoln leads in walk score (84 vs 18). Lincoln leads in crime level (2.6 vs 5.5). Howard leads in cost of living index (103 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Howard, WI | Lincoln, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1023) | 72.8 (#830) |
| Population | 20,775 | 54,538 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $401,331 | $645,264 |
| Median Household Income | $77,118 | $99,434 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 84 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.5 | R+8.5 |
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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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72.8 Score
Lincoln, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$645,264
Population
54,538
Crime
Low
Walk Score
84
Pacific
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