Cost of Living in Johnson Creek, WI

With a cost of living index of 92, Johnson Creek, WI is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 8% cheaper than the national average and 13% above the Wisconsin state average of 79. Johnson Creek is a small community of 3,367 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Johnson Creek's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,161 (12% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $289,000 (5% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.1x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Johnson Creek is $94,552, which is 26% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 15% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.