Middletown, DE vs Milford, DE

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Milford is 28.2% cheaper than Middletown. With a cost index of 91 vs 116, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Milford to Middletown should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Middletown is $1,567/month compared to $1,182/month in Milford — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Milford is more affordable at $274,600 median vs $399,500.

Median household income in Middletown is $115,252 compared to $55,265 in Milford (+108.5%). 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 16.3% of their income on rent, less than the 25.7% in Milford.