Milton, IL vs South Wilmington, IL

Milton is moderately more affordable than South Wilmington, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Milton scores 81 compared to 85 for South Wilmington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Wilmington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Milton is $1,350/month compared to $1,188/month in South Wilmington — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while South Wilmington has cheaper rent, Milton actually has lower median home values ($73,600 vs $164,900).

Median household income in Milton is $48,365 compared to $86,563 in South Wilmington (-44.1%). While South Wilmington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Milton spend roughly 33.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in South Wilmington. The South Wilmington ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, Milton is notably warmer with an average of 53°F compared to 49.4°F in South Wilmington. Milton receives more rainfall at 36.4" per year compared to 33.8" in South Wilmington.