Gladbrook, IA vs Wilton, IA

Gladbrook is moderately more affordable than Wilton, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Gladbrook scores 66 compared to 70 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 Gladbrook is $807/month compared to $829/month in Wilton — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gladbrook is more affordable at $117,200 median vs $162,000.

Median household income in Gladbrook is $63,125 compared to $71,898 in Wilton (-12.2%). 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 Gladbrook spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Wilton.