Milton, MA vs Weymouth Town, MA

Weymouth Town is moderately more affordable than Milton, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Milton scores 158 compared to 137 for Weymouth Town, 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 $1,861/month in Weymouth Town — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Milton has cheaper rent, Weymouth Town actually has lower median home values ($516,200 vs $896,500).

Median household income in Milton is $178,053 compared to $100,077 in Weymouth Town (+77.9%). 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 22.3% in Weymouth Town.

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