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Cost of Living in Milton, NC

Population: 159 | North Carolina

93
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Milton is 7% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
74
Home Values
97
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Milton, NC: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 93, Milton, NC is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 7% cheaper than the national average and 8% above the North Carolina state average of 84. Milton is a small community of 159 residents.

The median household income in Milton is $33,750, which is 55% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Everyday prices in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$33,750
vs US Median ($75,149)
-55%

Housing

Median Home Value
$225,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$950/mo

Everyday Prices in Milton

BLS Average Prices for the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.97
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.42
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.90
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.79
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.01
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
$0.16
Electricity
per kWh
-15% vs US

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