Fairfield, OH vs Middletown, OH

Middletown is moderately more affordable than Fairfield, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Fairfield scores 86 compared to 75 for Middletown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairfield is $1,145/month compared to $974/month in Middletown — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Middletown is more affordable at $148,300 median vs $218,100.

Median household income in Fairfield is $70,166 compared to $54,985 in Middletown (+27.6%). While Fairfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairfield spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, less than the 21.3% in Middletown.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.8°F vs 54.1°F). Fairfield receives more rainfall at 41.4" per year compared to 41" in Middletown.