salaryRent is higher than in 77% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.3 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $88,440 a year. That is $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Washington cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Washington. It is number 120 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Milton?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Milton
| Size | Milton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,689 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,241 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,901 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Milton overall?
Everyday prices in Washington overall are 7% above the U.S. average (index 107.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Milton, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Milton
Life in Milton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Milton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,534 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $539,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $53,970 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Milton, WA?
Renting in Milton costs a median of about $2,211 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Milton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $88,440 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Milton cheap or expensive?
Milton is rated OK: rent takes 25.5% of the typical household income of $104,118. It ranks 120th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Milton?
The median homeowner in Milton pays $4,764 a year in property taxes, about 0.88% of the median home value.
Is Milton more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Washington are 7% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Milton?
The median home value in Milton is $539,700, about 5.2 times the typical yearly household income.
8,894 people live in Milton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.