Cost of Living Calculator - Appleton, Wisconsin vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 222.9% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $242,191 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
643% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Appleton, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  222.9% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  990.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  108.9% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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