Harris, MN vs Wilton, MN

Wilton is moderately more affordable than Harris, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Harris scores 85 compared to 78 for Wilton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Harris can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Harris is $777/month compared to $1,067/month in Wilton — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Harris has cheaper rent, Wilton actually has lower median home values ($152,500 vs $301,100).

Median household income in Harris is $92,727 compared to $68,125 in Wilton (+36.1%). While Harris is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Harris spend roughly 10.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18.8% in Wilton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (43.1°F vs 40.4°F). Harris receives more rainfall at 33.8" per year compared to 23.9" in Wilton.