Allison Park, PA vs Middletown, PA

Allison Park is moderately more affordable than Middletown, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Allison Park scores 96 compared to 108 for Middletown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Middletown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Allison Park is $1,190/month compared to $1,639/month in Middletown — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Allison Park has cheaper rent, Middletown actually has lower median home values ($294,800 vs $328,700).

Median household income in Allison Park is $108,669 compared to $97,040 in Middletown (+12%). Allison Park offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Allison Park spend roughly 13.1% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Middletown.