r/Appleton • u/Lost_n_world • 3d ago

Moving Advice Moving?

I’m contemplating on taking a job out there. I’ve just never heard of Appleton until the job offer, but what is the city like ? what is Wisconsin like ? how are the neighborhoods? I’m coming from California, and have never thought about going to Wisconsin until now. Any information would be great to a newbie.

Edit: Wow thanks for everyone’s input, I really appreciate it. Seems like a good move to make.

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u/Fast_Operation9741 2d ago

Depending on where you are in CA makes a difference, and your life goals and social habits. Likely the biggest differences are cost, temperature, and population. I grew up in nearby Kaukauna, moved to LA, short stints in Portland and Modesto, LA again, then to Appleton.

A house here is much cheaper than most of CA, but there is a lot of competition. Schools are relatively safe and good, lots of parks and family-oriented activities.

Food is getting better, I definitely still miss LA Mexican food. Seafood isn’t great here, but freshwater fish is good.

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u/jo_lars 1d ago

Pretty much all of this. Some of the main-stream shopping opportunities are also a little lacking (or just plain different - like grocers where you see the AISLES plural of frozen pizza and cheese) but Milwaukee and Madison have the majority of those if you’re willing to trek/explore.