Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Columbus, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Indiana is 1.2% cheaper than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $49,406 in Columbus, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Indiana is cheaper than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in Columbus
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Columbus, IN
Compared to Appleton, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower