Bear, DE vs Middletown, DE

Bear is moderately more affordable than Middletown, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Bear scores 110 compared to 116 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 Bear is $1,676/month compared to $1,567/month in Middletown — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Middletown has cheaper rent, Bear actually has lower median home values ($280,200 vs $399,500).

Median household income in Bear is $88,985 compared to $115,252 in Middletown (-22.8%). While Middletown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bear spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Middletown.