Tacoma, Washington vs. Appleton, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Appleton, Wisconsin is 28.6% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $64,220 in Appleton, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Appleton, Wisconsin is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Appleton
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Appleton, WI
Compared to Tacoma, Appleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.4% higher
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower