Wauwatosa, Wisconsin vs. Appleton, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Appleton, Wisconsin is 14.6% cheaper than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $64,047 in Appleton, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Appleton, Wisconsin is cheaper than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Appleton
than in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Wauwatosa, WI vs. Appleton, WI
Compared to Wauwatosa, Appleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher