Allouez, WI vs Oak Creek, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Allouez is 20.8% cheaper than Oak Creek. With a cost index of 80 vs 101, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Allouez to Oak Creek should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Allouez is $984/month compared to $1,397/month in Oak Creek — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Allouez is more affordable at $217,100 median vs $305,100.

Median household income in Allouez is $90,035 compared to $93,120 in Oak Creek (-3.3%). Oak Creek does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Allouez spend roughly 13.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18% in Oak Creek.