Palo Alto, California vs. Appleton, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Appleton, Wisconsin is 80.5% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $9,727 in Appleton, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Appleton, Wisconsin is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Appleton
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Appleton, WI
Compared to Palo Alto, Appleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.5% 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
  24.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  47.3% lower
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower