Anchorage, Alaska vs. Appleton, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Appleton, Wisconsin is 27.4% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $145,172 in Appleton, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Appleton, Wisconsin is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Appleton
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Appleton, WI
Compared to Anchorage, Appleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  23.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  29.2% lower
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower