Arcadia, WI vs Elkhorn, WI

Arcadia is moderately more affordable than Elkhorn, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Arcadia scores 74 compared to 84 for Elkhorn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elkhorn 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 $999/month in Elkhorn — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Arcadia is more affordable at $156,400 median vs $255,300.

Median household income in Arcadia is $65,275 compared to $73,052 in Elkhorn (-10.6%). The higher salaries in Elkhorn partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Arcadia spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Elkhorn.