Arcadia, IA vs Cascade, IA

Arcadia is moderately more affordable than Cascade, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Arcadia scores 68 compared to 73 for Cascade, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cascade can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arcadia is $816/month compared to $822/month in Cascade — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Arcadia is more affordable at $139,500 median vs $196,100.

Median household income in Arcadia is $69,408 compared to $69,861 in Cascade (-0.6%). Cascade does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Arcadia spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, less than the 14.1% in Cascade.