Milton, WV vs Oak Hill, WV

Oak Hill is moderately more affordable than Milton, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Milton scores 73 compared to 65 for Oak Hill, 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 $1,050/month compared to $826/month in Oak Hill — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oak Hill is more affordable at $110,400 median vs $123,500.

Median household income in Milton is $54,135 compared to $51,799 in Oak Hill (+4.5%). Milton does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Milton spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Oak Hill.

Climate-wise, Milton is notably warmer with an average of 56.5°F compared to 52.9°F in Oak Hill. Milton receives more rainfall at 45.1" per year compared to 43.5" in Oak Hill.