

Moving from Appleton to Oshkosh
Moving from Appleton to Oshkosh: −$473/mo after tax & rent
AppletonOshkoshAbout 20 miles apart, close enough to drive.
- Oshkosh costs you more
- Property tax 1.71%
- Rent under 30% of pay
$2,631/mo in Oshkosh. $3,104/mo in Appleton. −$5,676 a year.
Appleton
$3,104
left each month
Oshkosh
$2,631
−$473 vs Appleton
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Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 1,681 households moved Appleton → Oshkosh (about 2,647 people, average AGI $61,146). 1,666 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
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| Per month | Appleton | Oshkosh |
|---|---|---|
| Take-home | $5,940 | $5,534 |
| Rent | $916 | $988 |
| All other costs | $1,920 | $1,915 |
| Left over | $3,104 | $2,631 |
Left over each month is take-home pay minus rent and the rest of the bills. The gap between Appleton and Oshkosh changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this · Leftover vs a COL index · Why a cheaper COL% can still lose leftover.
What the move itself costs
About 24 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,550–$2,900
- Container or pod
- $1,050–$1,950
- Rent a truck
- $350–$650
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Questions
Is Oshkosh cheaper than Appleton after tax and rent?
For one adult in a one-bedroom, Oshkosh leaves about $473 less a month. A one-bedroom is about $916 in Appleton and $988 in Oshkosh.
Does Oshkosh have state income tax?
Oshkosh is in Wisconsin, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Appleton to Oshkosh?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.