Arena, WI vs Hayward, WI

Hayward is moderately more affordable than Arena, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Arena scores 78 compared to 69 for Hayward, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Arena can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arena is $955/month compared to $691/month in Hayward — a 38% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hayward is more affordable at $184,200 median vs $190,000.

Median household income in Arena is $67,917 compared to $40,085 in Hayward (+69.4%). While Arena is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arena spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 20.7% in Hayward.