Oak Creek, WI vs West Allis, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. West Allis is 26.3% cheaper than Oak Creek. With a cost index of 80 vs 101, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from West Allis 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 $1,012/month in West Allis — a 38% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Allis is more affordable at $191,700 median vs $305,100.

Median household income in Oak Creek is $93,120 compared to $69,685 in West Allis (+33.6%). 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 West Allis.