Gastonville, PA vs Middletown, PA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Gastonville is 28.5% cheaper than Middletown. With a cost index of 78 vs 108, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Gastonville to Middletown should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Gastonville is $995/month compared to $1,639/month in Middletown — a 39% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gastonville is more affordable at $173,000 median vs $294,800.

Median household income in Gastonville is $78,438 compared to $97,040 in Middletown (-19.2%). The higher salaries in Middletown partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Gastonville spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Middletown.