Mystic, CT vs Wilton Center, CT

Wilton Center is moderately more affordable than Mystic, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Mystic scores 127 compared to 119 for Wilton Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mystic can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mystic is $1,688/month compared to $1,433/month in Wilton Center — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wilton Center has cheaper rent, Mystic actually has lower median home values ($493,200 vs $493,400).

Median household income in Mystic is $146,042 compared to $116,081 in Wilton Center (+25.8%). While Mystic is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mystic spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, less than the 14.8% in Wilton Center.