Arlington, WI vs Walworth, WI

Walworth is moderately more affordable than Arlington, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Arlington scores 95 compared to 83 for Walworth, 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 $965/month in Walworth — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Walworth is more affordable at $254,400 median vs $279,300.

Median household income in Arlington is $97,031 compared to $64,125 in Walworth (+51.3%). 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 18.1% in Walworth.