Milton, FL Cost of Living


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Milton cost of living score
99.8
Less expensive
0.2% lower
than the US average
3.2% lower
than the Florida average
Milton, Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.2% lower than the U.S. average and 3.2% lower than the average for Florida.

Milton, FL

Housing costs in Milton?
A typical home costs $265,700, which is 21.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.7% less expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Milton costs $1,100 per month, which is 23.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 41.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,560.

Can I afford Milton?
To live comfortably in Milton, Florida, a minimum annual income of $50,760 for a family, and $38,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Milton?
Milton, FL is a great place to live for those looking for an affordable cost of living. The overall cost of living index in Milton is 88.7, which is lower than the national average. Groceries and healthcare costs are particularly low in Milton, with the grocery index estimated at 96.3 and the healthcare index estimated at 88.6. Additionally, housing costs are considerably lower than in other parts of Florida, making it a great option for those on a budget. The median home value is $110,500 and the median rent price hovers around $650 per month. With such low prices combined with a strong job market and sunny weather, Milton is a great place to call home!
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMiltonFloridaUnited States
  99.8103.1100.0
  96.6102.8100
  98.4102.3100.0
  71.8101.1100.0
  $265,700$362,400$338,100
  107.6%101.3%100.0%
  97.4112.6100.0
  105.787.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 17 years ago

the recent collapse of the housing market has made the situation in the job market very dismal. there are some IT jobs thru clearwire that are new tho. If you think you  More

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My experience as a "newcomer" to the Milton area found welcoming business owners, Pensacola Junior College employees, county employees at many offices, and workers at  More

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Over 18 years ago

Very "born and raised", "born again" town. Not friendly to newcomers. Better if you belong to a Fundamentalist/Evangelical church. Otherwise, acceptance into the  More

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