Pine River, MN vs Wilton, MN

Pine River is moderately more affordable than Wilton, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Pine River scores 69 compared to 78 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 Pine River is $793/month compared to $1,067/month in Wilton — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pine River is more affordable at $133,300 median vs $152,500.

Median household income in Pine River is $39,858 compared to $68,125 in Wilton (-41.5%). 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 Pine River spend roughly 23.9% of their income on rent, more than the 18.8% in Wilton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.2°F vs 40.4°F). Pine River receives more rainfall at 24.5" per year compared to 23.9" in Wilton.