Phoenix, Arizona vs. Appleton, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Appleton, Wisconsin is 22.5% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $42,603 in Appleton, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Appleton, Wisconsin is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Appleton
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Appleton, WI
Compared to Phoenix, Appleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher