Calcutta, OH vs New Middletown, OH

Calcutta, OH and New Middletown, OH have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.1% difference in their overall index. Calcutta scores 65 while New Middletown scores 65 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Calcutta is $664/month compared to $702/month in New Middletown — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Calcutta is more affordable at $159,700 median vs $162,000.

Median household income in Calcutta is $60,341 compared to $50,833 in New Middletown (+18.7%). While Calcutta is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Calcutta spend roughly 13.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in New Middletown.