Newhall, IA vs Wilton, IA

Newhall is moderately more affordable than Wilton, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Newhall scores 65 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 Newhall is $628/month compared to $829/month in Wilton — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Newhall has cheaper rent, Wilton actually has lower median home values ($162,000 vs $171,500).

Median household income in Newhall is $68,295 compared to $71,898 in Wilton (-5%). The higher salaries in Wilton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Newhall spend roughly 11% of their income on rent, less than the 13.8% in Wilton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.3°F vs 49.9°F). Wilton receives more rainfall at 36.2" per year compared to 35.9" in Newhall.