Arcadia, WI vs Reedsburg, WI

Arcadia is moderately more affordable than Reedsburg, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Arcadia scores 74 compared to 79 for Reedsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Reedsburg 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 $944/month in Reedsburg — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Reedsburg has cheaper rent, Arcadia actually has lower median home values ($156,400 vs $218,300).

Median household income in Arcadia is $65,275 compared to $71,991 in Reedsburg (-9.3%). While Reedsburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arcadia spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Reedsburg.