Evanston, Illinois vs. Appleton, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Appleton, Wisconsin is 31.7% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,006 in Appleton, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Appleton, Wisconsin is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Appleton
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Appleton, WI
Compared to Evanston, Appleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% lower
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  42.3% lower
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower