Baraboo, WI vs Oak Creek, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Baraboo is 22.5% cheaper than Oak Creek. With a cost index of 78 vs 101, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Baraboo to Oak Creek should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Baraboo is $926/month compared to $1,397/month in Oak Creek — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Baraboo is more affordable at $201,800 median vs $305,100.

Median household income in Baraboo is $73,515 compared to $93,120 in Oak Creek (-21.1%). The higher salaries in Oak Creek partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Baraboo spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18% in Oak Creek.