Rumford, ME vs Wilton, ME

Rumford, ME and Wilton, ME have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.2% difference in their overall index. Rumford scores 64 while Wilton scores 66 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Rumford is $622/month compared to $560/month in Wilton — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wilton has cheaper rent, Rumford actually has lower median home values ($115,300 vs $163,500).

Median household income in Rumford is $32,240 compared to $55,721 in Wilton (-42.1%). 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 Rumford spend roughly 23.2% of their income on rent, more than the 12.1% in Wilton.

Climate-wise, Wilton is notably warmer with an average of 46.1°F compared to 41.4°F in Rumford. Wilton receives more rainfall at 41.8" per year compared to 36.5" in Rumford.