Appleton Metro Area, WI Cost of Living


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Appleton cost of living score
86.5
Less expensive
13.5% lower
than the US average
3.8% lower
than the Wisconsin average
Appleton Wiscon Metro Area, Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 86.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.5% lower than the U.S. average and 3.8% higher than the average for Wisconsin.

Appleton Metro Area, WI

Housing costs in Appleton?
A typical home costs $263,300, which is 22.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.9% more expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Appleton costs $950 per month, which is 33.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Appleton?
To live comfortably in Appleton Wiscon Metro Area, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $50,400 for a family, and $30,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Appleton?
The cost of living in Appleton, WI Metro Area is lower than the US average, coming in at 86.5 compared to 100. This lower cost can be seen when looking at the median value of houses in the area, which is $263,300 as opposed to the US average of $338,100. Therefore living in Appleton is more affordable than many other parts of the country and is a great option for those looking for an economical place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAppletonWisconsinUnited States
  86.589.9100.0
  93.794.7100
  95.398.9100.0
  74.779.3100.0
  $263,300$244,100$338,100
  99.9%99.0%100.0%
  77.286.9100.0
  128.2106.6100.0

   100=National Average

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