Arcadia, WI vs Black Creek, WI

Black Creek is moderately more affordable than Arcadia, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Arcadia scores 74 compared to 70 for Black Creek, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Arcadia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arcadia is $947/month compared to $742/month in Black Creek — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Black Creek has cheaper rent, Arcadia actually has lower median home values ($156,400 vs $173,800).

Median household income in Arcadia is $65,275 compared to $63,894 in Black Creek (+2.2%). Arcadia 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 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Black Creek.