Oak Creek, WI vs Waunakee, WI

Oak Creek is moderately more affordable than Waunakee, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Oak Creek scores 101 compared to 111 for Waunakee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waunakee 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 $1,236/month in Waunakee — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Waunakee has cheaper rent, Oak Creek actually has lower median home values ($305,100 vs $490,300).

Median household income in Oak Creek is $93,120 compared to $128,750 in Waunakee (-27.7%). While Waunakee 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 11.5% in Waunakee.