Cost of Living in Milford

Milford's cost of living runs above national medians on housing and property taxes, with a real, disclosed cross-source spread on the exact housing figures.

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A real, disclosed housing-cost spread

Median sale/list prices ran $500,000-$575,000 above the ~$408,776 national median, though a separate, notably lower average-value figure (~$375,000) was also cited.

An above-state-median property tax rate

Milford's effective property tax rate ran approximately 2.22%, above both the cited NH state median (1.91%) and the national median (1.02%), with a median annual tax bill of approximately $6,873.

New Hampshire's no-income-tax, no-sales-tax structure

New Hampshire has no broad-based income tax and no general sales tax -- see this project's New Hampshire state record for the full, precise mechanics.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.