Oak Creek, WI vs Shorewood, WI

Oak Creek is moderately more affordable than Shorewood, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Oak Creek scores 101 compared to 107 for Shorewood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shorewood 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 $1,291/month in Shorewood — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Shorewood has cheaper rent, Oak Creek actually has lower median home values ($305,100 vs $423,600).

Median household income in Oak Creek is $93,120 compared to $89,135 in Shorewood (+4.5%). Oak Creek offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Oak Creek spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Shorewood.