Middletown, CA vs Wrightwood, CA

Wrightwood is moderately more affordable than Middletown, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Middletown scores 144 compared to 128 for Wrightwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Middletown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Middletown is $2,197/month compared to $1,668/month in Wrightwood — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wrightwood is more affordable at $456,400 median vs $481,900.

Median household income in Middletown is $170,605 compared to $78,496 in Wrightwood (+117.3%). While Middletown 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 15.5% of their income on rent, less than the 25.5% in Wrightwood.