Fort Atkinson, WI vs Oak Creek, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fort Atkinson is 23.3% cheaper than Oak Creek. With a cost index of 77 vs 101, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fort Atkinson to Oak Creek should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Atkinson is $957/month compared to $1,397/month in Oak Creek — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Atkinson is more affordable at $198,600 median vs $305,100.

Median household income in Fort Atkinson is $75,350 compared to $93,120 in Oak Creek (-19.1%). The higher salaries in Oak Creek partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Atkinson spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 18% in Oak Creek.