Wilton, IA vs Woodward, IA

Woodward is moderately more affordable than Wilton, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Wilton scores 70 compared to 61 for Woodward, 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 Wilton is $829/month compared to $484/month in Woodward — a 71% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Woodward has cheaper rent, Wilton actually has lower median home values ($162,000 vs $179,500).

Median household income in Wilton is $71,898 compared to $68,571 in Woodward (+4.9%). Wilton does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Wilton spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, more than the 8.5% in Woodward.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.9°F vs 48.6°F). Wilton receives more rainfall at 36.2" per year compared to 35.9" in Woodward.