Hillsboro, ND vs Wilton, ND

Hillsboro is moderately more affordable than Wilton, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro is $645/month compared to $838/month in Wilton — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hillsboro is more affordable at $180,800 median vs $206,100.

Median household income in Hillsboro is $77,844 compared to $83,750 in Wilton (-7.1%). The higher salaries in Wilton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Hillsboro spend roughly 9.9% of their income on rent, less than the 12% in Wilton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.2°F vs 43.1°F). Hillsboro receives more rainfall at 24" per year compared to 19.1" in Wilton.