Fairview Park, OH vs Middletown, OH

Middletown is moderately more affordable than Fairview Park, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Fairview Park scores 80 compared to 75 for Middletown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairview Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairview Park is $962/month compared to $974/month in Middletown — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fairview Park has cheaper rent, Middletown actually has lower median home values ($148,300 vs $225,800).

Median household income in Fairview Park is $77,688 compared to $54,985 in Middletown (+41.3%). While Fairview Park is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairview Park spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 21.3% in Middletown.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.4°F vs 54.1°F). Middletown receives more rainfall at 41" per year compared to 41" in Fairview Park.