East Lansdowne, PA vs Middletown, PA

East Lansdowne is moderately more affordable than Middletown, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. East Lansdowne scores 99 compared to 108 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 East Lansdowne is $1,542/month compared to $1,639/month in Middletown — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: East Lansdowne is more affordable at $201,400 median vs $294,800.

Median household income in East Lansdowne is $66,611 compared to $97,040 in Middletown (-31.4%). While Middletown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of East Lansdowne spend roughly 27.8% of their income on rent, more than the 20.3% in Middletown.