Decatur, AL vs Franklin, 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.

Decatur

73.3

#754 nationally

vs

Franklin

74.3

#608 nationally

Franklin leads in crime level (1.4 vs 16.6). Franklin leads in median household income ($100,524 vs $55,164). Decatur leads in walk score (25 vs 17).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Decatur, AL Franklin, WI
WhereAtHome Score 73.3 (#754) 74.3 (#608)
Population 58,321 35,485
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $223,492 $447,838
Median Household Income $55,164 $100,524
Average Commute 19.6 min 25.4 min
Walk Score 25 17
Crime Level 16.6 1.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 89 110
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+52.6 D+38.5