Arcadia, WI vs Marinette, WI

Marinette is moderately more affordable than Arcadia, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Arcadia scores 74 compared to 65 for Marinette, 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 $763/month in Marinette — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marinette is more affordable at $111,600 median vs $156,400.

Median household income in Arcadia is $65,275 compared to $57,461 in Marinette (+13.6%). The higher salaries in Arcadia 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 15.9% in Marinette.