Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Pontiac, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pontiac, Michigan is 1.0% cheaper than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $49,525 in Pontiac, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Michigan is cheaper than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Pontiac
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Pontiac, MI
Compared to Appleton, Pontiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  77.6% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher