Abilene, TX vs Pleasant Prairie, 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.
Abilene
77.5
#236 nationally
Pleasant Prairie
67.5
#1415 nationally
Abilene leads in walk score (31 vs 11). Abilene leads in average commute (15.2 min vs 25.8 min). Pleasant Prairie leads in median household income ($99,635 vs $59,254).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Abilene, TX | Pleasant Prairie, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#236) | 67.5 (#1415) |
| Population | 129,043 | 21,818 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,710 | $472,884 |
| Median Household Income | $59,254 | $99,635 |
| Average Commute | 15.2 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 11 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+49.8 | R+6.3 |
C+
77.5 Score
Abilene, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$222,710
Population
129,043
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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D+
67.5 Score
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$472,884
Population
21,818
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
11
Midwest
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