Milton, GA is an attractive city for settling, due to its relatively low cost of living when compared to the rest of the US. The median rent for a two bedroom apartment in Milton is $1,830 while the US median rent for a two bedroom is $1,430. Groceries are also significantly cheaper in Milton than in the US as a whole with a grocery cost index of 103 versus 100 in the US.
The city has plenty of employment opportunities with major companies such as Home Depot, American Family Care and AT&T all having offices based in Milton. There are also many other local businesses which provide employment for residents such as Autotropolis Car sales and HOA Exteriors. Residents can enjoy recreational activities at places like Hobgood Park or Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
Milton has an unemployment rate of 2.6%. The US average is 6.0%.
Milton has seen the job market increase by 2.9% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 49.4%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Milton
- The Sales Tax Rate for Milton is 7.8%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Milton is 6.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.
Income and Salaries for Milton
- The average income of a Milton resident is $54,139 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Milton resident is $136,020 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.