Brown Deer, WI vs Oak Creek, WI

Brown Deer is moderately more affordable than Oak Creek, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Brown Deer scores 86 compared to 101 for Oak Creek, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oak Creek can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brown Deer is $1,132/month compared to $1,397/month in Oak Creek — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brown Deer is more affordable at $221,100 median vs $305,100.

Median household income in Brown Deer is $91,567 compared to $93,120 in Oak Creek (-1.7%). 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 Brown Deer spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18% in Oak Creek.