Dalton City, IL vs Middletown, IL

Dalton City is moderately more affordable than Middletown, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Dalton City scores 58 compared to 62 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 Dalton City is $640/month compared to $810/month in Middletown — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dalton City has cheaper rent, Middletown actually has lower median home values ($66,300 vs $99,200).

Median household income in Dalton City is $69,231 compared to $52,857 in Middletown (+31%). Dalton City offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dalton City spend roughly 11.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Middletown.