Guilford, ME vs Wilton, ME

Guilford is moderately more affordable than Wilton, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Guilford scores 60 compared to 66 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 Guilford is $488/month compared to $560/month in Wilton — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Guilford is more affordable at $118,500 median vs $163,500.

Median household income in Guilford is $41,250 compared to $55,721 in Wilton (-26%). 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 Guilford spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, more than the 12.1% in Wilton.

Climate-wise, Wilton is notably warmer with an average of 46.1°F compared to 41.2°F in Guilford. Guilford receives more rainfall at 44.5" per year compared to 41.8" in Wilton.