Cost of Living Calculator - Appleton, Wisconsin vs Detroit Lakes, Minnesota


The cost of living in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is 3.7% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $51,841 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Detroit Lakes
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs Detroit Lakes, MN
Compared to Appleton, Detroit Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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