Oconomowoc, WI vs Sturtevant, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Sturtevant is 27.3% cheaper than Oconomowoc. With a cost index of 79 vs 101, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Sturtevant to Oconomowoc should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Oconomowoc is $1,235/month compared to $896/month in Sturtevant — a 38% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sturtevant is more affordable at $231,000 median vs $367,700.

Median household income in Oconomowoc is $105,833 compared to $84,479 in Sturtevant (+25.3%). The higher salaries in Oconomowoc partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Oconomowoc spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Sturtevant.