Arcadia, WI vs Cashton, WI

Cashton is moderately more affordable than Arcadia, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Arcadia scores 74 compared to 71 for Cashton, 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 $892/month in Cashton — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cashton is more affordable at $145,400 median vs $156,400.

Median household income in Arcadia is $65,275 compared to $68,594 in Cashton (-4.8%). Cashton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Arcadia spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.6% in Cashton.