Framingham, MA vs Milton, MA

Framingham is moderately more affordable than Milton, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Framingham scores 144 compared to 158 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 Framingham is $1,853/month compared to $1,503/month in Milton — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Milton has cheaper rent, Framingham actually has lower median home values ($600,600 vs $896,500).

Median household income in Framingham is $98,179 compared to $178,053 in Milton (-44.9%). While Milton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Framingham spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, more than the 10.1% in Milton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.5°F vs 49.7°F). Milton receives more rainfall at 53.3" per year compared to 42.6" in Framingham.