Middletown, IL vs Sherrard, IL

Middletown is moderately more affordable than Sherrard, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Middletown scores 62 compared to 67 for Sherrard, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sherrard 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 $813/month in Sherrard — a 0% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Middletown is more affordable at $66,300 median vs $130,400.

Median household income in Middletown is $52,857 compared to $86,932 in Sherrard (-39.2%). While Sherrard 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 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 11.2% in Sherrard.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54°F vs 51.2°F). Sherrard receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 38" in Middletown.