South San Jose Hills, CA vs Wilton, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. South San Jose Hills is 15.3% cheaper than Wilton. With a cost index of 140 vs 166, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from South San Jose Hills to Wilton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in South San Jose Hills is $1,840/month compared to $1,792/month in Wilton — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wilton has cheaper rent, South San Jose Hills actually has lower median home values ($540,400 vs $891,200).

Median household income in South San Jose Hills is $94,740 compared to $171,579 in Wilton (-44.8%). 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 South San Jose Hills spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 12.5% in Wilton.