Cost of Living Calculator - Appleton, Wisconsin vs Lake Forest, California


The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 95.8% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $391,686 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
320% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Appleton, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.8% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  360.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  50.6% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher

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