Edwardsville, AL vs Wilton, AL

Wilton is moderately more affordable than Edwardsville, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Edwardsville scores 63 compared to 56 for Wilton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edwardsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edwardsville is $735/month compared to $391/month in Wilton — a 88% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wilton has cheaper rent, Edwardsville actually has lower median home values ($129,200 vs $145,800).

Median household income in Edwardsville is $88,958 compared to $54,000 in Wilton (+64.7%). While Edwardsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Edwardsville spend roughly 9.9% of their income on rent, more than the 8.7% in Wilton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.1°F vs 64.4°F). Wilton receives more rainfall at 56.2" per year compared to 52.1" in Edwardsville.