Middletown, IA vs Sidney, IA

Sidney is moderately more affordable than Middletown, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Middletown scores 67 compared to 61 for Sidney, 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 $784/month compared to $636/month in Sidney — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sidney is more affordable at $121,200 median vs $144,300.

Median household income in Middletown is $64,167 compared to $80,200 in Sidney (-20%). Sidney 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 14.7% of their income on rent, more than the 9.5% in Sidney.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 52.4°F). Middletown receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 31.9" in Sidney.