Appleton, WI vs New Berlin, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Appleton is 24.2% cheaper than New Berlin. With a cost index of 79 vs 104, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Appleton to New Berlin should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Appleton is $957/month compared to $1,409/month in New Berlin — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Appleton is more affordable at $211,500 median vs $343,500.

Median household income in Appleton is $77,450 compared to $97,414 in New Berlin (-20.5%). The higher salaries in New Berlin partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Appleton spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in New Berlin.