Tioga, ND vs Wilton, ND

Wilton is moderately more affordable than Tioga, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Tioga scores 78 compared to 74 for Wilton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tioga can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Tioga is $1,005/month compared to $838/month in Wilton — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wilton has cheaper rent, Tioga actually has lower median home values ($196,800 vs $206,100).

Median household income in Tioga is $62,315 compared to $83,750 in Wilton (-25.6%). Wilton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Tioga spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, more than the 12% in Wilton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (41.7°F vs 43.1°F). Wilton receives more rainfall at 19.1" per year compared to 15.1" in Tioga.