Middletown, IL vs Scottville, IL

Scottville is moderately more affordable than Middletown, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Middletown scores 62 compared to 56 for Scottville, 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 $810/month compared to $450/month in Scottville — a 80% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Scottville has cheaper rent, Middletown actually has lower median home values ($66,300 vs $110,200).

Median household income in Middletown is $52,857 compared to $63,500 in Scottville (-16.8%). Scottville 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 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 8.5% in Scottville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54°F vs 54°F). Scottville receives more rainfall at 38" per year compared to 38" in Middletown.