Farmington, NH vs Wilton, NH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Farmington is 16.6% cheaper than Wilton. With a cost index of 85 vs 102, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Farmington to Wilton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmington is $957/month compared to $1,378/month in Wilton — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Farmington is more affordable at $215,100 median vs $287,300.

Median household income in Farmington is $51,094 compared to $81,042 in Wilton (-37%). 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 Farmington spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Wilton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.7°F vs 46.4°F). Wilton receives more rainfall at 46.4" per year compared to 41.2" in Farmington.