Appleton, WI vs Camarillo, 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.
Appleton
77.6
#227 nationally
Camarillo
68.1
#1343 nationally
Appleton leads in cost of living index (94 vs 174). Camarillo leads in crime level (3.5 vs 5.5). Camarillo leads in median household income ($105,141 vs $75,469).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | Camarillo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 68.1 (#1343) |
| Population | 74,719 | 69,514 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $922,464 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $105,141 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 174 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | D+15.1 |
C+
77.6 Score
Appleton, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$309,058
Population
74,719
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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D+
68.1 Score
Camarillo, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$922,464
Population
69,514
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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