Houlton, ME vs Milford, ME

Houlton is moderately more affordable than Milford, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Houlton scores 67 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 Houlton is $719/month compared to $964/month in Milford — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Houlton is more affordable at $121,700 median vs $177,400.

Median household income in Houlton is $52,227 compared to $63,864 in Milford (-18.2%). 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 Houlton spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, less than the 18.1% in Milford.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (40.7°F vs 43.2°F). Milford receives more rainfall at 44.4" per year compared to 39.3" in Houlton.