Milford, MA vs Taunton, MA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Taunton is 16.1% cheaper than Milford. With a cost index of 106 vs 123, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Taunton to Milford should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Milford is $1,702/month compared to $1,269/month in Taunton — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Taunton is more affordable at $388,200 median vs $429,800.

Median household income in Milford is $88,992 compared to $79,715 in Taunton (+11.6%). The higher salaries in Milford partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Milford spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Taunton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52°F vs 50.4°F). Taunton receives more rainfall at 47.6" per year compared to 43.9" in Milford.