Middletown, MI vs Wakefield, MI

Wakefield is moderately more affordable than Middletown, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Middletown scores 66 compared to 59 for Wakefield, 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 $870/month compared to $662/month in Wakefield — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wakefield is more affordable at $71,400 median vs $85,300.

Median household income in Middletown is $46,700 compared to $48,413 in Wakefield (-3.5%). Wakefield 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 22.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Wakefield.