Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Santee, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santee, California is 75.5% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $87,767 in Santee, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santee, California is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
201% more expensive in Santee
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Santee, CA
Compared to Appleton, Santee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.5% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  238.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  66.7% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher