Greenville, ME vs Milford, ME

Greenville is moderately more affordable than Milford, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Greenville scores 71 compared to 76 for Milford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Milford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenville is $660/month compared to $964/month in Milford — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Greenville has cheaper rent, Milford actually has lower median home values ($177,400 vs $192,600).

Median household income in Greenville is $52,991 compared to $63,864 in Milford (-17%). While Milford is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenville spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18.1% in Milford.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (41.2°F vs 43.2°F). Greenville receives more rainfall at 44.5" per year compared to 44.4" in Milford.