Arena, WI vs New Lisbon, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. New Lisbon is 23% cheaper than Arena. With a cost index of 64 vs 78, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from New Lisbon to Arena should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Arena is $955/month compared to $723/month in New Lisbon — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Lisbon is more affordable at $105,500 median vs $190,000.

Median household income in Arena is $67,917 compared to $64,000 in New Lisbon (+6.1%). Arena 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 Arena spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13.6% in New Lisbon.