Surrey, ND vs Wilton, ND

Wilton is moderately more affordable than Surrey, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Surrey scores 81 compared to 74 for Wilton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Surrey can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Surrey is $846/month compared to $838/month in Wilton — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wilton is more affordable at $206,100 median vs $302,200.

Median household income in Surrey is $105,125 compared to $83,750 in Wilton (+25.5%). While Surrey is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Surrey spend roughly 9.7% of their income on rent, less than the 12% in Wilton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (43.4°F vs 43.1°F). Wilton receives more rainfall at 19.1" per year compared to 16.7" in Surrey.