Madison, Wisconsin vs. Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Creek, Wisconsin is 1.9% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $49,063 in Oak Creek, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Creek, Wisconsin is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Oak Creek
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Oak Creek, WI
Compared to Madison, Oak Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower