Forest Park, OH vs Middletown, OH

Middletown is moderately more affordable than Forest Park, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Forest Park scores 82 compared to 75 for Middletown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Forest Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Forest Park is $1,172/month compared to $974/month in Middletown — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Middletown is more affordable at $148,300 median vs $163,200.

Median household income in Forest Park is $67,201 compared to $54,985 in Middletown (+22.2%). While Forest 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 Forest Park spend roughly 20.9% 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). Forest Park receives more rainfall at 41.4" per year compared to 41" in Middletown.