Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Springs, California vs Appleton, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Appleton, Wisconsin is 37.1% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $31,465 in Appleton, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Appleton, Wisconsin is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Appleton
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs Appleton, WI
Compared to Palm Springs, Appleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  43.0% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower

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