Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Big Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Lake, Minnesota is 24.7% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $62,352 in Big Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Big Lake
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Big Lake, MN
Compared to Appleton, Big Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% higher
      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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  63.4% higher
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher