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


The cost of living in Appleton, Wisconsin is 3.6% cheaper than Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $72,338 in Appleton, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Appleton, Wisconsin is cheaper than Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Appleton
than in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Detroit Lakes, MN vs Appleton, WI
Compared to Detroit Lakes, Appleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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