Thousand Oaks, California vs. Appleton, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Appleton, Wisconsin is 49.4% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $37,951 in Appleton, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Appleton, Wisconsin is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Appleton
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Appleton, WI
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Appleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.4% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower