Appleton, WI vs Roswell, GA
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
Roswell
67.3
#1443 nationally
Appleton leads in walk score (44 vs 22). Roswell leads in median household income ($122,924 vs $75,469). Appleton leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | Roswell, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 67.3 (#1443) |
| Population | 74,719 | 91,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $662,376 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $122,924 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | D+44.9 |
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+
67.3 Score
Roswell, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$662,376
Population
91,706
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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