Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 179.2% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $209,415 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
545% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Appleton, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  179.2% 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
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  729.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  89.6% higher
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher