Appleton, WI vs Indian Trail, NC
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
Indian Trail
67.5
#1411 nationally
Appleton leads in walk score (44 vs 10). Appleton leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 29.7 min). Indian Trail leads in median household income ($95,101 vs $75,469).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | Indian Trail, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 67.5 (#1411) |
| Population | 74,719 | 42,854 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $418,576 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $95,101 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 10 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | R+25.3 |
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+
67.5 Score
Indian Trail, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$418,576
Population
42,854
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
10
Southeast
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