What is the cost of living in Oak Creek, WI?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Oak Creek has an overall cost of living index of 105, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Wisconsin, Oak Creek has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Wisconsin's index of 98.
The standard of living in Oak Creek ranks as #104 most affordable out of the 146 places we measured in Wisconsin. By definition, that implies Oak Creek ranks as the #42 most expensive place in the Badger State.
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Oak Creek Cost Of Living Vs. Wisconsin
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Oak Creek. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Oak Creek is 100.
The Groceries index in Oak Creek is 95.
The Health index in Oak Creek is 124.
The Housing index in Oak Creek is 101.
The Transportation index in Oak Creek is 101.
The Utilities index in Oak Creek is 98.
| Living Expense | Oak Creek | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 124 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 100 | 100 |
Oak Creek Cost Of Living Compared To Wisconsin Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Oak Creek, WI Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Wisconsin, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Oak Creek is $407,622.
The Median Rent in Oak Creek is $1,452.
The Median Income in Oak Creek is $96,555.
The Home Value To Income in Oak Creek is 4.2x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Oak Creek is 0.18x.
Oak Creek, WI Costs By Category
Detailed Oak Creek Services costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Oak Creek Groceries costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Oak Creek Health costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Oak Creek Transportation costs vs. Wisconsin
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Oak Creek
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Oak Creek. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Wauwatosa, WI has a cost of living index of 110, 1.0x Oak Creek.
Brookfield, WI has a cost of living index of 120, 1.1x Oak Creek.
New Berlin, WI has a cost of living index of 111, 1.1x Oak Creek.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Oak Creek |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wauwatosa, WI | 48,529 | 110 | 1.0x |
| Brookfield, WI | 41,273 | 120 | 1.1x |
| New Berlin, WI | 40,270 | 111 | 1.1x |
| Greenfield, WI | 37,345 | 100 | 1.0x |
| Franklin, WI | 35,886 | 110 | 1.0x |
| Muskego, WI | 25,406 | 116 | 1.1x |
| Caledonia, WI | 25,257 | 100 | 1.0x |
| South Milwaukee, WI | 20,442 | 94 | 0.9x |
| Cudahy, WI | 17,853 | 92 | 0.9x |
| Whitefish Bay, WI | 14,665 | 127 | 1.2x |
