Milton, WI vs Spooner, WI

Spooner is moderately more affordable than Milton, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Milton scores 78 compared to 69 for Spooner, 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 $940/month compared to $803/month in Spooner — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Spooner is more affordable at $141,800 median vs $210,500.

Median household income in Milton is $84,648 compared to $44,474 in Spooner (+90.3%). 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 13.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Spooner.