Find Out More About the Fox Cities Area Economy & Job Market
 

The town of Appleton is nationally known for its quality of life and the unique quality of its work force. This is also true for the surrounding areas, which offer a combination of benefits for employers and employees. Wages go further in the Appleton area due to the low cost of living, which is about 2% below the national average. 

The largest of the Fox Cities, Appleton abounds with shopping, dining, entertainment and recreational activities. Downtown Appleton's College Avenue hosts an abundance of ethnic eateries and eclectic shops, while sidewalks dotted with bars and pubs provide a lively source of nightlife for locals and visitors alike. 

The basis for the rich economic life in the Fox Cities since the middle 1800s has been the development of the paper mill and its many associated industries. Employment in the paper industry accounts for 42.2% of total employment and manufacturing employment combined. Almost of equal importance is the metal?machinery industry.
Today, the three-county metropolitan statistical area is ranked the 45th largest manufacturing center in the United States. 

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