Bensville, MD vs Middletown, MD

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Middletown is 18% cheaper than Bensville. With a cost index of 134 vs 159, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Middletown to Bensville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bensville is $2,680/month compared to $1,695/month in Middletown — a 58% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Middletown has cheaper rent, Bensville actually has lower median home values ($475,800 vs $545,100).

Median household income in Bensville is $161,568 compared to $159,342 in Middletown (+1.4%). Bensville does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Bensville spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, more than the 12.8% in Middletown.

Climate-wise, Bensville is notably warmer with an average of 59.3°F compared to 55.4°F in Middletown. Bensville receives more rainfall at 41.8" per year compared to 35.6" in Middletown.