Oak Creek, WI vs Pewaukee, WI

Oak Creek is moderately more affordable than Pewaukee, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Oak Creek scores 101 compared to 114 for Pewaukee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pewaukee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oak Creek is $1,397/month compared to $1,485/month in Pewaukee — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oak Creek is more affordable at $305,100 median vs $434,700.

Median household income in Oak Creek is $93,120 compared to $112,093 in Pewaukee (-16.9%). While Pewaukee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Oak Creek spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Pewaukee.