Walnut Creek, California vs. Appleton, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Appleton, Wisconsin is 57.4% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $21,284 in Appleton, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Appleton, Wisconsin is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Appleton
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Appleton, WI
Compared to Walnut Creek, Appleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.4% 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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  41.9% lower
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower