Appleton, WI vs Missouri City, TX
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
Missouri City
75.6
#439 nationally
Appleton leads in walk score (44 vs 25). Appleton leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 31.1 min). Missouri City leads in crime level (3.9 vs 5.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | Missouri City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 75.6 (#439) |
| Population | 74,719 | 76,773 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $336,838 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $97,211 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | D+1.6 |
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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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75.6 Score
Missouri City, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$336,838
Population
76,773
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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