Black Creek, WI vs Omro, WI

Black Creek, WI and Omro, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4% difference in their overall index. Black Creek scores 70 while Omro scores 72 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Black Creek is $742/month compared to $882/month in Omro — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Black Creek has cheaper rent, Omro actually has lower median home values ($170,300 vs $173,800).

Median household income in Black Creek is $63,894 compared to $67,426 in Omro (-5.2%). While Omro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Black Creek spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, less than the 15.7% in Omro.