Appleton, WI vs Texas 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
Texas City
77.2
#273 nationally
Appleton leads in crime level (5.5 vs 9.3). Appleton leads in median household income ($75,469 vs $61,359). Appleton leads in walk score (44 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Appleton, WI | Texas City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#227) | 77.2 (#273) |
| Population | 74,719 | 56,609 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,058 | $230,169 |
| Median Household Income | $75,469 | $61,359 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | R+27.4 |
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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C+
77.2 Score
Texas City, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$230,169
Population
56,609
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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