Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Solvang, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Solvang, California is 110.3% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $105,166 in Solvang, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solvang, California is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
399% more expensive in Solvang
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Solvang, CA
Compared to Appleton, Solvang is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  110.3% 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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  397.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower