Colesville, MD vs Middletown, MD

Middletown is moderately more affordable than Colesville, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Colesville scores 145 compared to 134 for Middletown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Colesville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Colesville is $1,906/month compared to $1,695/month in Middletown — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Middletown is more affordable at $545,100 median vs $593,900.

Median household income in Colesville is $131,022 compared to $159,342 in Middletown (-17.8%). Middletown offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Colesville spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 12.8% in Middletown.

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