Macksburg, OH vs Midland, OH

Macksburg is moderately more affordable than Midland, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Macksburg scores 58 compared to 66 for Midland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Midland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Macksburg is $700/month compared to $767/month in Midland — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Macksburg is more affordable at $56,300 median vs $116,700.

Median household income in Macksburg is $39,583 compared to $44,792 in Midland (-11.6%). The higher salaries in Midland partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Macksburg spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, more than the 20.5% in Midland.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.3°F vs 52.6°F). Macksburg receives more rainfall at 42.5" per year compared to 42.4" in Midland.