Castaic, CA vs Wilton, CA

Castaic is moderately more affordable than Wilton, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Castaic scores 152 compared to 166 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 Castaic is $1,751/month compared to $1,792/month in Wilton — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Castaic is more affordable at $710,400 median vs $891,200.

Median household income in Castaic is $132,153 compared to $171,579 in Wilton (-23%). 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 Castaic spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, more than the 12.5% in Wilton.