Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 107.7% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $103,860 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
349% more expensive in Poway
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Appleton, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.7% 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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  372.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  63.8% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher