Arlington, WI vs Delavan Lake, WI

Delavan Lake is moderately more affordable than Arlington, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Arlington scores 95 compared to 83 for Delavan Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Arlington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arlington is $1,267/month compared to $875/month in Delavan Lake — a 45% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Delavan Lake has cheaper rent, Arlington actually has lower median home values ($279,300 vs $292,100).

Median household income in Arlington is $97,031 compared to $71,042 in Delavan Lake (+36.6%). While Arlington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arlington spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.8% in Delavan Lake.