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Appleton, WI Utility & Living Guide
Appleton is a city, and the county seat of Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States, with small portions extending into Calumet and Winnebago counties. Located on the Fox River north of Lake Winnebago, it is 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Green Bay and 100 miles (160 km) north of Milwaukee. The cit
Monthly Utility Costs
$92/mo
$55/mo
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$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
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-9% below national average
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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 — Census & Demographic Data
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