Afton, IA vs Wilton, IA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Afton is 18.7% cheaper than Wilton. With a cost index of 57 vs 70, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Afton to Wilton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Afton is $564/month compared to $829/month in Wilton — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Afton is more affordable at $99,700 median vs $162,000.

Median household income in Afton is $57,232 compared to $71,898 in Wilton (-20.4%). While Wilton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Afton spend roughly 11.8% of their income on rent, less than the 13.8% in Wilton.