Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 99.3% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $239,145 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
269% more expensive in Seattle
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Appleton, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.3% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  358.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.7% lower
  Commute
  85.6% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher