Lima, OH vs Middletown, OH

Lima is moderately more affordable than Middletown, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Lima scores 65 compared to 75 for Middletown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Middletown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lima is $865/month compared to $974/month in Middletown — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lima is more affordable at $95,900 median vs $148,300.

Median household income in Lima is $43,370 compared to $54,985 in Middletown (-21.1%). While Middletown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lima spend roughly 23.9% of their income on rent, more than the 21.3% in Middletown.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.4°F vs 54.1°F). Middletown receives more rainfall at 41" per year compared to 35.8" in Lima.