Middletown, PA vs West Chester, PA

Middletown is moderately more affordable than West Chester, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Middletown scores 108 compared to 126 for West Chester, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Chester can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Middletown is $1,639/month compared to $1,661/month in West Chester — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Middletown is more affordable at $294,800 median vs $481,300.

Median household income in Middletown is $97,040 compared to $81,492 in West Chester (+19.1%). Middletown offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Middletown spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, less than the 24.5% in West Chester.