Middletown, CT vs West Hartford, CT

Middletown is moderately more affordable than West Hartford, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Middletown scores 100 compared to 118 for West Hartford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Hartford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Middletown is $1,392/month compared to $1,665/month in West Hartford — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Middletown is more affordable at $279,500 median vs $391,200.

Median household income in Middletown is $73,979 compared to $125,616 in West Hartford (-41.1%). While West Hartford 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 22.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in West Hartford.