Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Waukesha, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukesha, Wisconsin is 18.9% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $59,442 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukesha, Wisconsin is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Waukesha
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Waukesha, WI
Compared to Appleton, Waukesha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher