Oak Creek, WI vs Port Washington, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Port Washington is 15.8% cheaper than Oak Creek. With a cost index of 87 vs 101, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Port Washington to Oak Creek should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Oak Creek is $1,397/month compared to $1,021/month in Port Washington — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Port Washington is more affordable at $276,000 median vs $305,100.

Median household income in Oak Creek is $93,120 compared to $81,582 in Port Washington (+14.1%). The higher salaries in Oak Creek partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Oak Creek spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Port Washington.