Kent, OH vs Middletown, OH

Middletown is moderately more affordable than Kent, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Kent scores 80 compared to 75 for Middletown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kent can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kent is $983/month compared to $974/month in Middletown — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Middletown is more affordable at $148,300 median vs $210,700.

Median household income in Kent is $42,524 compared to $54,985 in Middletown (-22.7%). Middletown offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Kent spend roughly 27.7% of their income on rent, more than the 21.3% in Middletown.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 54.1°F). Middletown receives more rainfall at 41" per year compared to 32.5" in Kent.