Appleton, WI Utility & Living Guide
Complete utility breakdown for Appleton families.
Total Utilities$257/mo
1BR Rent$1100/mo
Sales Tax5.5%
COL Index91 (-9% below national average)
Median Home$265,000
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Monthly Utility Costs
⚡ Electric
$92/mo
We Energies
🔥 Gas
$55/mo
We Energies
💧 Water
$38/mo
Appleton Water Department
🗑️ Garbage
$12/mo
City of Appleton
📶 Internet
$60/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1100/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1400/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1850/mo |
| Median Home Price | $265,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.74% |
Highly stable Midwestern inventory.
Cost of Living
Overall COL Index
91
US national avg = 100
vs National Avg
-9% below national average
Groceries
94
Transportation
88
Healthcare
97
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 5.5% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.74% |
| <p>State 5.0% + Outagamie County 0.5%</p> | |
Wisconsin state income tax graduated up to 7.65%.
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Appleton balances exceptional safety ratings with low utility overhead.
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