Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 109.3% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $138,114 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
309% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Appleton, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.3% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  342.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  123.1% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher