Black Creek, WI vs Lake Delton, WI

Black Creek is moderately more affordable than Lake Delton, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Black Creek scores 70 compared to 75 for Lake Delton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lake Delton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Black Creek is $742/month compared to $980/month in Lake Delton — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Black Creek has cheaper rent, Lake Delton actually has lower median home values ($144,100 vs $173,800).

Median household income in Black Creek is $63,894 compared to $42,386 in Lake Delton (+50.7%). Black Creek offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Black Creek spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, less than the 27.7% in Lake Delton.