Middletown, PA vs Yardley, PA

Middletown is moderately more affordable than Yardley, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Middletown scores 108 compared to 116 for Yardley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Yardley 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 $1,375/month in Yardley — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Yardley has cheaper rent, Middletown actually has lower median home values ($294,800 vs $469,600).

Median household income in Middletown is $97,040 compared to $118,750 in Yardley (-18.3%). While Yardley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Middletown spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Yardley.