Barberton, OH vs Middletown, OH

Barberton is moderately more affordable than Middletown, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Barberton scores 66 compared to 75 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 Barberton is $794/month compared to $974/month in Middletown — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Barberton is more affordable at $120,100 median vs $148,300.

Median household income in Barberton is $48,943 compared to $54,985 in Middletown (-11%). The higher salaries in Middletown partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Barberton spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, less than the 21.3% in Middletown.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 54.1°F). Middletown receives more rainfall at 41" per year compared to 32.5" in Barberton.