Arlington, WI vs Lomira, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Lomira is 15% cheaper than Arlington. With a cost index of 83 vs 95, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Lomira to Arlington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Arlington is $1,267/month compared to $1,087/month in Lomira — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lomira is more affordable at $207,200 median vs $279,300.

Median household income in Arlington is $97,031 compared to $66,471 in Lomira (+46%). 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, less than the 19.6% in Lomira.