Arena, WI vs Mineral Point, WI

Mineral Point is moderately more affordable than Arena, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Arena scores 78 compared to 74 for Mineral Point, 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 $767/month in Mineral Point — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mineral Point has cheaper rent, Arena actually has lower median home values ($190,000 vs $213,000).

Median household income in Arena is $67,917 compared to $78,958 in Mineral Point (-14%). Mineral Point offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Arena spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, more than the 11.7% in Mineral Point.