Arlington, WI vs Tennyson, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Tennyson is 23.5% cheaper than Arlington. With a cost index of 77 vs 95, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Tennyson 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 $1,083/month in Tennyson — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tennyson is more affordable at $134,900 median vs $279,300.

Median household income in Arlington is $97,031 compared to $59,872 in Tennyson (+62.1%). 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 21.7% in Tennyson.