Zip 02186 (Milton, MA) Cost of Living


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Milton cost of living score
143.4
More expensive
43.4% higher
than the US average
12.5% higher
than the Massachusetts average
Milton (zip 02186), Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 143.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 43.4% higher than the U.S. average and 12.5% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

Zip 02186 (Milton, MA)

Housing costs in Milton?
A typical home costs $889,000, which is 162.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 59.5% more expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Milton costs $2,210 per month, which is 54.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 3.2% more than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Milton?
To live comfortably in Milton (zip 02186), Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $170,280 for a family, and $73,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Milton?
The cost of living in 02186 Milton, MA is quite high. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for this area is 113.7, which is higher than the national average of 100. Housing prices are especially expensive, with averages prices being around $540,000. Renting a one bedroom apartment can easily cost upwards of $2000 a month. Groceries and dining out also tend to be pricey in this area due to its location close to Boston. That said, the high cost of living in Milton can be well worth it for those looking for an affluent community full of restaurants and other amenities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMiltonMassachusettsUnited States
  143.4127.5100.0
  113.8108.9100
  89.790.2100.0
  298.6175.0100.0
  $889,000$557,300$338,100
  111.9%112.9%100.0%
  131.5107.9100.0
  166.9147.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Milton has a suburb feel but is close to the city of Boston with nearby public transportaion. The real estate has retained its value during the recession and that is  More

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Over 17 years ago

Milton, Mass is close to the city but still in the  More

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