What is the cost of living in Milton, WI?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Milton has an overall cost of living index of 94, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Wisconsin, Milton has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Wisconsin's index of 98.
The standard of living in Milton ranks as #45 most affordable out of the 146 places we measured in Wisconsin. By definition, that implies Milton ranks as the #101 most expensive place in the Badger State.
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Milton Cost Of Living Vs. Wisconsin
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Milton. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Milton is 96.
The Groceries index in Milton is 98.
The Health index in Milton is 89.
The Housing index in Milton is 100.
The Transportation index in Milton is 100.
The Utilities index in Milton is 96.
| Living Expense | Milton | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 89 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 100 | 100 |
Milton Cost Of Living Compared To Wisconsin Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Milton, WI Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Wisconsin, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Milton is $347,047.
The Median Rent in Milton is $930.
The Median Income in Milton is $85,959.
The Home Value To Income in Milton is 4.0x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Milton is 0.13x.
Milton, WI Costs By Category
Detailed Milton Services costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Milton Groceries costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Milton Health costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Milton Transportation costs vs. Wisconsin
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Milton
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Milton. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Janesville, WI has a cost of living index of 95, 1.0x Milton.
Beloit, WI has a cost of living index of 88, 0.9x Milton.
Whitewater, WI has a cost of living index of 96, 1.0x Milton.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Milton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville, WI | 66,030 | 95 | 1.0x |
| Beloit, WI | 36,534 | 88 | 0.9x |
| Whitewater, WI | 15,807 | 96 | 1.0x |
| Stoughton, WI | 13,033 | 103 | 1.1x |
| Fort Atkinson, WI | 12,463 | 97 | 1.0x |
| Delavan, WI | 8,689 | 95 | 1.0x |
| Jefferson, WI | 7,732 | 98 | 1.0x |
| Edgerton, WI | 6,014 | 97 | 1.0x |
