Colby, Wisconsin vs. Appleton, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Appleton, Wisconsin is 8.2% more expensive than Colby, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $54,113 in Appleton, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Colby, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Appleton, Wisconsin is more expensive than Colby, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Appleton
than in Colby, Wisconsin
Colby, WI vs. Appleton, WI
Compared to Colby, Appleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher