Sacramento, California vs. Appleton, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Appleton, Wisconsin is 30.8% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $129,481 in Appleton, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Appleton, Wisconsin is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Appleton
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Appleton, WI
Compared to Sacramento, Appleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower