Milton, MA vs Revere, MA

Revere is moderately more affordable than Milton, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Milton scores 158 compared to 145 for Revere, 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 Milton is $1,503/month compared to $1,966/month in Revere — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Milton has cheaper rent, Revere actually has lower median home values ($566,200 vs $896,500).

Median household income in Milton is $178,053 compared to $81,121 in Revere (+119.5%). While Milton 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 10.1% of their income on rent, less than the 29.1% in Revere.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.7°F vs 51.9°F). Milton receives more rainfall at 53.3" per year compared to 43.6" in Revere.