Aplington, IA vs Wilton, IA

Aplington is moderately more affordable than Wilton, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Aplington scores 61 compared to 70 for Wilton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aplington is $650/month compared to $829/month in Wilton — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Aplington is more affordable at $131,800 median vs $162,000.

Median household income in Aplington is $70,093 compared to $71,898 in Wilton (-2.5%). Wilton does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Aplington spend roughly 11.1% of their income on rent, less than the 13.8% in Wilton.