Hammond, WI vs Milton, WI

Milton is moderately more affordable than Hammond, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Hammond scores 84 compared to 78 for Milton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hammond can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hammond is $935/month compared to $940/month in Milton — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hammond has cheaper rent, Milton actually has lower median home values ($210,500 vs $232,700).

Median household income in Hammond is $82,159 compared to $84,648 in Milton (-2.9%). Milton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hammond spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, more than the 13.3% in Milton.