Arcadia, WI vs Hillsboro, WI

Hillsboro is moderately more affordable than Arcadia, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Arcadia scores 74 compared to 67 for Hillsboro, 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 $775/month in Hillsboro — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hillsboro is more affordable at $146,600 median vs $156,400.

Median household income in Arcadia is $65,275 compared to $63,750 in Hillsboro (+2.4%). 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 14.6% in Hillsboro.