Bettendorf, Iowa vs. Appleton, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Appleton, Wisconsin is 4.9% cheaper than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,571 in Appleton, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Appleton, Wisconsin is cheaper than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Appleton
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. Appleton, WI
Compared to Bettendorf, Appleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher