Baldwin, PA vs Wilson, PA

Baldwin is moderately more affordable than Wilson, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Baldwin scores 80 compared to 87 for Wilson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Baldwin is $1,042/month compared to $1,211/month in Wilson — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Baldwin is more affordable at $191,700 median vs $191,800.

Median household income in Baldwin is $77,882 compared to $80,928 in Wilson (-3.8%). The higher salaries in Wilson partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Baldwin spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18% in Wilson.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.4°F vs 53.1°F). Wilson receives more rainfall at 47.4" per year compared to 41.3" in Baldwin.