Wayland, IA vs Wilton, IA

Wayland is moderately more affordable than Wilton, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Wayland scores 63 compared to 70 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 Wayland is $693/month compared to $829/month in Wilton — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wayland is more affordable at $122,200 median vs $162,000.

Median household income in Wayland is $67,000 compared to $71,898 in Wilton (-6.8%). The higher salaries in Wilton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Wayland spend roughly 12.4% of their income on rent, less than the 13.8% in Wilton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51°F vs 49.9°F). Wilton receives more rainfall at 36.2" per year compared to 35.7" in Wayland.