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Is Wilton, CA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 11 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,93310% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$204,416about $17,035/month · 135% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$926,200178% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 65% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 97% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.1 minutes each way. Most homes (94.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,320 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other California cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 201 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Wilton
$1,933
Aptos
$2,183
Lucas Valley-Marinwood
$3,500+
El Rio
$2,215
Colusa
$1,200
Huron
$1,118
Lake Mathews
$1,979

How much do households earn in Wilton?

Under $25k
5.3%
$25k–50k
6.1%
$50k–100k
18.3%
$100k–150k
22.4%
$150k+
45.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 67.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Wilton overall?

Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).

Housing
154
Goods (food, clothes…)
106
Utilities
159
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Wilton, so the California figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Wilton

🏛️ Property tax$5,440a year · 0.59% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$225a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Wilton

Commute to work33.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree37.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home94.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wilton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $4,494 a month less.

Renting
$1,933
Owning
$6,427

Owning assumes a typical $926,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $92,620 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Wilton, CA?

Renting in Wilton costs a median of about $1,933 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

How much do I need to make to live in Wilton?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,320 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Wilton cheap or expensive?

Wilton is rated Cheap: rent takes 11.3% of the typical household income of $204,416. It ranks 201st cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Wilton?

The median homeowner in Wilton pays $5,440 a year in property taxes, about 0.59% of the median home value.

Is Wilton more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Wilton?

The median home value in Wilton is $926,200, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.

6,433 people live in Wilton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.