Middletown, IN vs Oaktown, IN

Oaktown is moderately more affordable than Middletown, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Middletown scores 66 compared to 58 for Oaktown, 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 $806/month compared to $705/month in Oaktown — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oaktown is more affordable at $67,700 median vs $98,500.

Median household income in Middletown is $55,833 compared to $30,417 in Oaktown (+83.6%). 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 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 27.8% in Oaktown.