Mountain View, CA vs Wilton, CA

Mountain View is moderately more affordable than Wilton, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Mountain View scores 143 compared to 166 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 Mountain View is $1,888/month compared to $1,792/month in Wilton — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wilton has cheaper rent, Mountain View actually has lower median home values ($545,100 vs $891,200).

Median household income in Mountain View is $84,818 compared to $171,579 in Wilton (-50.6%). 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 Mountain View spend roughly 26.7% of their income on rent, more than the 12.5% in Wilton.