Appleton, WI vs Menomonee Falls, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Appleton is 20.5% cheaper than Menomonee Falls. With a cost index of 79 vs 100, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Appleton to Menomonee Falls should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Appleton is $957/month compared to $1,257/month in Menomonee Falls — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Appleton is more affordable at $211,500 median vs $341,600.

Median household income in Appleton is $77,450 compared to $98,460 in Menomonee Falls (-21.3%). While Menomonee Falls 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 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in Menomonee Falls.