Martins Ferry, OH vs Middleport, OH

Middleport is moderately more affordable than Martins Ferry, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Martins Ferry scores 63 compared to 58 for Middleport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Martins Ferry can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Martins Ferry is $809/month compared to $655/month in Middleport — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Middleport is more affordable at $76,600 median vs $92,800.

Median household income in Martins Ferry is $43,073 compared to $35,341 in Middleport (+21.9%). While Martins Ferry is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Martins Ferry spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 22.2% in Middleport.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.2°F vs 54.9°F). Middleport receives more rainfall at 44.2" per year compared to 37.6" in Martins Ferry.