Portland, Oregon vs. Appleton, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Appleton, Wisconsin is 36.4% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $47,696 in Appleton, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Appleton, Wisconsin is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Appleton
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Appleton, WI
Compared to Portland, Appleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% higher
  Commute
  43.0% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower