Middleton, WI vs Parma, OH
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.
Middleton
72.2
#920 nationally
Parma
82.7
#22 nationally
Parma leads in cost of living index (88 vs 120). Middleton leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 24.8 min). Middleton leads in median household income ($87,333 vs $65,848).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Middleton, WI | Parma, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#920) | 82.7 (#22) |
| Population | 22,967 | 78,951 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $624,004 | $220,070 |
| Median Household Income | $87,333 | $65,848 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+31.5 |
C-
72.2 Score
Middleton, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$624,004
Population
22,967
Crime
Low
Walk Score
46
Midwest
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B-
82.7 Score
Parma, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$220,070
Population
78,951
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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