Dagsboro, DE vs Milton, DE

Dagsboro is moderately more affordable than Milton, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Dagsboro scores 97 compared to 107 for Milton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Milton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dagsboro is $1,315/month compared to $1,398/month in Milton — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dagsboro is more affordable at $285,000 median vs $376,600.

Median household income in Dagsboro is $64,250 compared to $64,906 in Milton (-1%). Milton does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Dagsboro spend roughly 24.6% of their income on rent, less than the 25.8% in Milton.