Milford, ME vs Winslow, ME

Milford is moderately more affordable than Winslow, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Milford scores 76 compared to 81 for Winslow, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Winslow can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Milford is $964/month compared to $953/month in Winslow — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Winslow has cheaper rent, Milford actually has lower median home values ($177,400 vs $200,100).

Median household income in Milford is $63,864 compared to $56,506 in Winslow (+13%). Milford offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Milford spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in Winslow.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (43.2°F vs 46.1°F). Milford receives more rainfall at 44.4" per year compared to 41.8" in Winslow.