Middlefield, OH vs Oberlin, OH

Middlefield is moderately more affordable than Oberlin, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Middlefield scores 73 compared to 79 for Oberlin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oberlin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Middlefield is $791/month compared to $982/month in Oberlin — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Middlefield is more affordable at $200,400 median vs $207,500.

Median household income in Middlefield is $64,406 compared to $73,775 in Oberlin (-12.7%). While Oberlin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Middlefield spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, less than the 16% in Oberlin.