Garrison, ND vs Wilton, ND

Garrison is moderately more affordable than Wilton, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Garrison scores 65 compared to 74 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 Garrison is $625/month compared to $838/month in Wilton — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Garrison is more affordable at $181,800 median vs $206,100.

Median household income in Garrison is $68,646 compared to $83,750 in Wilton (-18%). 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 Garrison spend roughly 10.9% of their income on rent, less than the 12% in Wilton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (40.9°F vs 43.1°F). Wilton receives more rainfall at 19.1" per year compared to 17.8" in Garrison.