Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Cary, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, Illinois is 24.2% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $99,382 in Cary, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, Illinois is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Cary
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Cary, IL
Compared to Appleton, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  74.1% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher