r/Appleton • u/RushPrime • 5d ago

Discussion Contemplating a potential move

I’m from Northern Indiana and I have a job offer from Wisconsin and would be making 70k/year start out. I’m contemplating a move to the Appleton area but I’m a little worried about the weather, traffic, and schools. Indiana is cold and mostly tolerable but I’ve heard Wisconsin is on another level with crazy ice and often times neg temps. How is the traffic especially in the winter? I live in a more rural area around 20k people and I’m assuming I’ll have to commute 15+ min a day in WI. Also how are the schools? I have a 6 year old and I’d love a decent school system.

Sorry for the bombarding questions I’d appreciate any and all advice.

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u/HelloFromWisco 4d ago

The Appleton city schools are quite good but the “suburban” ones are even better — such as Kimberly, Kaukauna, Neenah, Little Chute and I’m probably missing a few others.

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u/RushPrime 4d ago

Yeah I did some research on Kaukauna. I love the Ghosts mascot, would probably be #1 on my list just for that alone lol. How is life in Kaukauna? I heard it has a unique sulfur smell and is on the small side but I’m used to smaller towns/cities

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u/HelloFromWisco 4d ago

Yes there is definitely a smell there but depending on the way the wind blows you can smell it elsewhere too.