Providence, Rhode Island vs. Appleton, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Appleton, Wisconsin is 22.1% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $38,945 in Appleton, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Appleton, Wisconsin is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Appleton
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Appleton, WI
Compared to Providence, Appleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  33.5% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower