Appleton, MN vs Milan, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Appleton is 17.4% cheaper than Milan. With a cost index of 60 vs 73, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Appleton to Milan should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Appleton is $682/month compared to $1,102/month in Milan — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Appleton has cheaper rent, Milan actually has lower median home values ($70,000 vs $71,300).

Median household income in Appleton is $40,117 compared to $50,625 in Milan (-20.8%). While Milan is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Appleton spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, less than the 26.1% in Milan.