Kaukauna, WI vs Oak Creek, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Kaukauna is 21.6% cheaper than Oak Creek. With a cost index of 79 vs 101, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Kaukauna to Oak Creek should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Kaukauna is $988/month compared to $1,397/month in Oak Creek — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kaukauna is more affordable at $198,800 median vs $305,100.

Median household income in Kaukauna is $78,353 compared to $93,120 in Oak Creek (-15.9%). The higher salaries in Oak Creek partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Kaukauna spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18% in Oak Creek.