Mapleton, IA vs Wilton, IA

Mapleton is moderately more affordable than Wilton, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Mapleton scores 64 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 Mapleton is $780/month compared to $829/month in Wilton — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mapleton is more affordable at $116,400 median vs $162,000.

Median household income in Mapleton is $52,955 compared to $71,898 in Wilton (-26.3%). 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 Mapleton spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Wilton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.4°F vs 49.9°F). Wilton receives more rainfall at 36.2" per year compared to 29.3" in Mapleton.