Okauchee Lake, WI vs Stoughton, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Stoughton is 20.8% cheaper than Okauchee Lake. With a cost index of 92 vs 111, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Stoughton to Okauchee Lake should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Okauchee Lake is $1,275/month compared to $1,155/month in Stoughton — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stoughton is more affordable at $283,900 median vs $473,600.

Median household income in Okauchee Lake is $129,241 compared to $78,517 in Stoughton (+64.6%). While Okauchee Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Okauchee Lake spend roughly 11.8% of their income on rent, less than the 17.7% in Stoughton.