Hardin, MO vs Middletown, MO

Middletown is moderately more affordable than Hardin, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Hardin scores 71 compared to 62 for Middletown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hardin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hardin is $1,000/month compared to $754/month in Middletown — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Middletown is more affordable at $71,300 median vs $96,700.

Median household income in Hardin is $75,606 compared to $49,643 in Middletown (+52.3%). While Hardin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hardin spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in Middletown.