Appleton, WI vs New Berlin, 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.
Appleton
77.6
#227 nationally
New Berlin
72.6
#861 nationally
New Berlin leads in crime level (1.7 vs 5.5). Appleton leads in walk score (44 vs 19). New Berlin leads in median household income ($94,769 vs $75,469).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | New Berlin, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 72.6 (#861) |
| Population | 74,719 | 40,260 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $461,638 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $94,769 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 1.7 |
| 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+19.8 |
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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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72.6 Score
New Berlin, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$461,638
Population
40,260
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
Midwest
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