Arcadia, WI vs Spring Valley, WI

Arcadia is moderately more affordable than Spring Valley, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Arcadia scores 74 compared to 79 for Spring Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spring Valley 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 $869/month in Spring Valley — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Spring Valley has cheaper rent, Arcadia actually has lower median home values ($156,400 vs $191,500).

Median household income in Arcadia is $65,275 compared to $65,893 in Spring Valley (-0.9%). Spring Valley 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 15.8% in Spring Valley.