Milford, DE Cost of Living


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Milford cost of living score
108.1
More expensive
8.1% higher
than the US average
4.4% higher
than the Delaware average
Milford, Delaware gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 108.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.1% higher than the U.S. average and 4.4% lower than the average for Delaware.

Milford, DE

Housing costs in Milford?
A typical home costs $297,500, which is 12.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 11.5% less expensive than the average Delaware home, at $336,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Milford costs $1,130 per month, which is 21.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,330.

Can I afford Milford?
To live comfortably in Milford, Delaware, a minimum annual income of $56,880 for a family, and $34,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Milford?
The cost of living in Milford, DE is relatively low compared to other areas. The median home price in the city is around $190,000, which is slightly lower than the national median home price. Also, the city has a low unemployment rate and a high job growth rate, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking employment opportunities. Taxes are also relatively low in Milford, DE, giving residents more purchasing power with their income. All these factors make Milford a great place to call home or start a business.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMilfordDelawareUnited States
  108.1103.5100.0
  105.1105.9100
  113.4112.2100.0
  87.5104.4100.0
  $297,500$336,200$338,100
  103.9%105.2%100.0%
  83.995.8100.0
  89.398.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 6 years ago

Milford, like any town other than Newark, is very unsophisticated, boring, unfriendly, and uneducated. I've resided in many states and Delaware will be the state that I  More

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Over 12 years ago

I grew up in and around Milford and loved it. It has a small town feel to it, yet is modern enough for all of the conveniences of an Eastern Shore city. People are  More

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approx 20 minutes to Dover, 20 minutes to Lewes/Rehoboth Beach area.Live the beach life without the beach  More

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