Fontana, California vs. Appleton, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Appleton, Wisconsin is 33.1% cheaper than Fontana, California.

You would need a salary of $50,199 in Appleton, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Fontana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Appleton, Wisconsin is cheaper than Fontana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Appleton
than in Fontana, California
Fontana, CA vs. Appleton, WI
Compared to Fontana, Appleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher