Mayfield Heights, OH vs Middletown, OH

Middletown is moderately more affordable than Mayfield Heights, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Mayfield Heights scores 81 compared to 75 for Middletown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mayfield Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mayfield Heights is $1,089/month compared to $974/month in Middletown — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Middletown is more affordable at $148,300 median vs $187,600.

Median household income in Mayfield Heights is $62,511 compared to $54,985 in Middletown (+13.7%). While Mayfield Heights is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mayfield Heights spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, less 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 33.3" in Mayfield Heights.