Howard, WI vs Plum, PA
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
Plum leads in crime level (1.7 vs 5.5). Howard leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 31.1 min). Howard leads in walk score (18 vs 13).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Howard, WI | Plum, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,775 | 26,391 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $401,331 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $77,118 | $91,931 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.5 | D+20.3 |
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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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Score
Plum, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
26,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Median Income
$91,931
Northeast
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