Wayland, IA vs Williamsburg, IA

Wayland is moderately more affordable than Williamsburg, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Wayland scores 63 compared to 69 for Williamsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Williamsburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Wayland is $693/month compared to $702/month in Williamsburg — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wayland is more affordable at $122,200 median vs $194,000.

Median household income in Wayland is $67,000 compared to $65,607 in Williamsburg (+2.1%). Wayland offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Wayland spend roughly 12.4% of their income on rent, less than the 12.8% in Williamsburg.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51°F vs 48.3°F). Williamsburg receives more rainfall at 35.9" per year compared to 35.7" in Wayland.