San Juan Bautista, CA vs Wilton, CA

San Juan Bautista is moderately more affordable than Wilton, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. San Juan Bautista scores 157 compared to 166 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 San Juan Bautista is $1,958/month compared to $1,792/month in Wilton — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wilton has cheaper rent, San Juan Bautista actually has lower median home values ($707,100 vs $891,200).

Median household income in San Juan Bautista is $108,750 compared to $171,579 in Wilton (-36.6%). 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 San Juan Bautista spend roughly 21.6% of their income on rent, more than the 12.5% in Wilton.