Oak Creek, Wisconsin vs. Appleton, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Appleton, Wisconsin is 15.4% cheaper than Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $190,402 in Appleton, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Appleton, Wisconsin is cheaper than Oak Creek, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Appleton
than in Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Oak Creek, WI vs. Appleton, WI
Compared to Oak Creek, Appleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  24.9% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher