Appleton, WI Cost of Living


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Appleton cost of living score
88.1
Less expensive
11.9% lower
than the US average
2.0% lower
than the Wisconsin average
Appleton, Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.9% lower than the U.S. average and 2.0% higher than the average for Wisconsin.

Appleton, WI

Housing costs in Appleton?
A typical home costs $222,800, which is 34.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.7% less expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Appleton costs $960 per month, which is 32.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 7.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Appleton?
To live comfortably in Appleton, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $42,840 for a family, and $30,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Appleton?
Appleton, Wisconsin has a cost of living index rating slightly lower than that if the nation at 95 due mostly to moderately low housing costs making up 33% - below the national average 43%. Utility costs are also relatively low owing most likely to its cooler climate and cheaper sources of energy such as natural gas allowing for citizens with an affordable option while having access to similar amenities found citywide regardless where one calls home. Transportation makes up 13 percent, groceries 11%, healthcare 8% contributing further towards lower living expenses when compared with many other U.S cities .
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAppletonWisconsinUnited States
  88.189.9100.0
  94.294.7100
  95.398.9100.0
  69.679.3100.0
  $222,800$244,100$338,100
  97.9%99.0%100.0%
  74.186.9100.0
  127.5106.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Just to clarify my earlier review, the people are generally unfriendly, except the overweight women( 90% of women here) are friendly. Tailgatings on 1-41 an 441 is very  More

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Over 6 years ago

Women here are very heavy. People are rude here, will cut you off in public and not say a word. People at the gym walk in and do not even look at you, even though you  More

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Over 7 years ago

Something is happening in Appleton. The place used to be called the shopping capital of Wisco. But, slowly this rather commercial-sounding moniker is being replaced by  More

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