Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 0.6% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $62,368 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% more expensive in Milwaukee
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Appleton, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  37.8% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower