Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Brighton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brighton, Michigan is 31.7% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $16,464 in Brighton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brighton, Michigan is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Brighton
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Brighton, MI
Compared to Appleton, Brighton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  69.5% higher
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher