Muscatine, Iowa vs. Appleton, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Appleton, Wisconsin is 12.1% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $196,205 in Appleton, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Appleton, Wisconsin is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Appleton
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs. Appleton, WI
Compared to Muscatine, Appleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher