Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Appleton, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Appleton, Wisconsin is 0.6% cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $59,149 in Appleton, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Appleton, Wisconsin is cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% cheaper in Appleton
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Appleton, WI
Compared to Milwaukee, Appleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher