Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 59.3% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $111,485 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Riverside
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Appleton, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.3% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  97.2% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher