Middletown, IN vs Rochester, IN

Middletown is moderately more affordable than Rochester, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Middletown scores 66 compared to 71 for Rochester, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rochester 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 $883/month in Rochester — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Middletown is more affordable at $98,500 median vs $135,900.

Median household income in Middletown is $55,833 compared to $60,304 in Rochester (-7.4%). While Rochester 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 17.6% in Rochester.