Cost of Living Calculator - Appleton, Wisconsin vs Fort Dodge, Kansas


The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Kansas is 22.3% cheaper than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $48,157 in Fort Dodge, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Kansas is cheaper than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs Fort Dodge, KS
Compared to Appleton, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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)
  80.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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