Cost of living in Appleton
Appleton (WI), United States
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Cost of living in Appleton vs. United States overall average
Appleton is 4.4% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 1.0% less in Appleton
- Groceries
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pay 0.5% more in Appleton
- Transportation
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pay 18.7% less in Appleton
- Housing
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pay 17.5% less in Appleton
- Childcare
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pay 86.5% more in Appleton
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 4.4% less in Appleton
- Clothing
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pay 14.3% less in Appleton
The cost of childcare and groceries in Appleton are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including transportation, housing, clothing, entertainment and sports, and restaurants are lower in Appleton. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Appleton.
Appleton Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $18.00 |
$15.00
-
$40.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.00 |
$9.50
-
$14.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.54 |
$2.00
-
$4.00
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $2.00 |
$2.00
-
$3.00
|
Appleton - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.19 |
$2.76
-
$6.61
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $5.88 |
$4.41
-
$13.23
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $3.31 |
$2.89
-
$7.00
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.75 |
$1.99
-
$6.00
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $6.50 |
$2.00
-
$13.99
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.44 |
$0.99
-
$4.50
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.54 |
$0.49
-
$2.00
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.19 |
$0.99
-
$5.00
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.27 |
$1.00
-
$4.00
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.16 |
$0.50
-
$4.00
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.37 |
$0.69
-
$2.99
|
Appleton - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $3.23 |
$2.75
-
$4.99
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $35.00 |
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $31,965.00 |
$25,000.00
-
$37,383.69
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $14.43 |
$14.43
-
$28.85
|
Appleton - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$58.52 |
$40.00
-
$100.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,516.67 |
$950.00
-
$2,500.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,000.00 |
$600.00
-
$1,500.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$120.77 |
$77.74
-
$225.59
|
Appleton - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $2,475.00 |
$2,000.00
-
$3,000.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $42,300.00 |
$36,000.00
-
$45,450.00
|
Appleton - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $4.00 |
$3.00
-
$11.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $5.17 |
$4.00
-
$8.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$17.00 |
$13.00
-
$20.00
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $13.00 |
$10.00
-
$15.99
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $14.00 |
$9.00
-
$20.00
|
Appleton - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$40.00 |
$30.00
-
$98.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$25.00 |
$25.00
-
$90.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$90.66 |
$50.00
-
$130.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $106.66 |
$89.00
-
$250.00
|
Appleton - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Wisconsin
to see the average cost of cities throughout Wisconsin, like
Rhinelander,
Superior,
Neillsville,
Neenah,
River Falls,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to Appleton.
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