Median Home PriceBETTER
$325,896.28
Median RentBETTER
$1,259.1/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.6
Property Tax RateTIE
1.85%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
+6.6%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
−$117,817
Median Home Price
$448,398.49
Median Rent
$1,817.16/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
20.6
Property Tax RateTIE
1.85%
Price Change (1Y)
+2.6%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
−$321,584
Key Differences
Home Prices
Appleton's median home price of $325,896.28 is lower than Madison's $448,398.49 by 27%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Appleton costs $1,259.1/mo compared to $1,817.16/mo in Madison—a difference of $558.06/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Both cities currently favor renting.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.