Milton, PA is a small town located in Northumberland County with a population of approximately 7,042 residents. It is a growing city that has become known for its quaint downtown area and culture-rich atmosphere. The cost of living in Milton is below the national average making it an affordable town to live in. Overall housing costs including rent are lower than the US average with 2 bedroom rent at $1,060 compared to the US average of $1,430. Grocery Cost Index in Milton is also lower than the national average at 100 versus 100 in the US. Local businesses include Weis Markets, CVS Pharmacy, Carpet Time Inc., Pet Valu, and Pike Street Pizza & Subs just to name a few. All this makes Milton an excellent place to live with an affordable lifestyle.
Milton has an unemployment rate of 7.8%. The US average is 6.0%.
Milton has seen the job market decrease by -0.5% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 23.3%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Milton
- The Sales Tax Rate for Milton is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Milton is 4.9%. 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 $21,122 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Milton resident is $47,560 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.