Hampden, ME vs Milford, ME

Milford is moderately more affordable than Hampden, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Hampden scores 84 compared to 76 for Milford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hampden can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hampden is $985/month compared to $964/month in Milford — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Milford is more affordable at $177,400 median vs $270,100.

Median household income in Hampden is $101,417 compared to $63,864 in Milford (+58.8%). While Hampden is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hampden spend roughly 11.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18.1% in Milford.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45°F vs 43.2°F). Milford receives more rainfall at 44.4" per year compared to 41.7" in Hampden.