Millsboro, DE vs Milton, DE

Millsboro is moderately more affordable than Milton, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Millsboro scores 95 compared to 107 for Milton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Milton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Millsboro is $1,207/month compared to $1,398/month in Milton — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Millsboro is more affordable at $297,000 median vs $376,600.

Median household income in Millsboro is $77,750 compared to $64,906 in Milton (+19.8%). Millsboro offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Millsboro spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, less than the 25.8% in Milton.