Cost of Living in Okauchee Lake, WI

With a cost of living index of 111, Okauchee Lake, WI is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 11% more expensive than the national average and 32% above the Wisconsin state average of 79. Okauchee Lake is a small community of 4,827 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Okauchee Lake's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,275 (3% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $473,600 (55% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.7x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Okauchee Lake is $129,241, which is 72% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 12% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Everyday prices in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

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.