Olton, TX vs Wilson, TX

Olton is moderately more affordable than Wilson, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Olton scores 62 compared to 71 for Wilson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Olton is $840/month compared to $954/month in Wilson — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Olton is more affordable at $46,800 median vs $118,800.

Median household income in Olton is $44,219 compared to $45,441 in Wilson (-2.7%). Wilson does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Olton spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, less than the 25.2% in Wilson.