Raymond, NH vs Wilton, NH

Raymond is moderately more affordable than Wilton, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Raymond scores 96 compared to 102 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 Raymond is $1,092/month compared to $1,378/month in Wilton — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Raymond has cheaper rent, Wilton actually has lower median home values ($287,300 vs $292,200).

Median household income in Raymond is $70,804 compared to $81,042 in Wilton (-12.6%). 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 Raymond spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, less than the 20.4% in Wilton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.9°F vs 46.4°F). Raymond receives more rainfall at 47" per year compared to 46.4" in Wilton.