Milton, PA vs Oliver, PA

Oliver is moderately more affordable than Milton, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Milton scores 75 compared to 67 for Oliver, 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 $902/month compared to $704/month in Oliver — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oliver is more affordable at $155,200 median vs $172,100.

Median household income in Milton is $53,552 compared to $50,185 in Oliver (+6.7%). The higher salaries in Milton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Milton spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.8% in Oliver.