Birmingham, PA vs Middleport, PA

Birmingham is moderately more affordable than Middleport, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Birmingham scores 57 compared to 61 for Middleport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Middleport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Birmingham is $660/month compared to $625/month in Middleport — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Middleport has cheaper rent, Birmingham actually has lower median home values ($70,000 vs $100,700).

Median household income in Birmingham is $70,000 compared to $71,667 in Middleport (-2.3%). Middleport 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 Birmingham spend roughly 11.3% of their income on rent, more than the 10.5% in Middleport.