Oak Creek, WI vs Waukesha, WI

Waukesha is moderately more affordable than Oak Creek, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Oak Creek scores 101 compared to 93 for Waukesha, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oak Creek 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 $1,183/month in Waukesha — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waukesha is more affordable at $286,600 median vs $305,100.

Median household income in Oak Creek is $93,120 compared to $81,651 in Waukesha (+14%). While Oak Creek 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 17.4% in Waukesha.