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Oconomowoc, WI vs Waunakee, WI

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Is it cheaper to live in Waunakee or is it cheaper to live in Oconomowoc?
- Waunakee is 3.6% less expensive than Oconomowoc.

Which city has more affordable housing, Waunakee or Oconomowoc?
- Waunakee housing costs are 14.8% more expensive than Oconomowoc housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Oconomowoc or is Health Care more affordable in Waunakee.
- Health related expenses are 7.7% less in Waunakee.
 Oconomowoc, WIWaunakee, WIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock103.4100
 Food & Groceries100.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock92.9100
 Housing126.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$474,200$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock90.4100
 Miscellaneous135.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Oconomowoc    14 Reviews

Oconomowoc is a great place to live and raise a family. The community is strategically located between Milwaukee and Madison, and is surrounded by many lakes and  More

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Over 15 years ago

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True, winters are TOO LONG in WI, but since I have to live in this state, Oconomowoc (Lake Country in general) is the ONLY place I'd want to live! Besides being a very  More

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Reviews for Waunakee    2 Reviews

Waunakee is a great community with strong values. It's a great place to raise a family. It is located conveniently making commutes to Middleton, Sun Prairie, and Madison  More

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Over 13 years ago

If you want to fit in, in Waunakee, plan on having a lot of  More

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