Middletown, MO vs Rockaway Beach, MO

Middletown is moderately more affordable than Rockaway Beach, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Middletown scores 62 compared to 66 for Rockaway Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rockaway Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Middletown is $754/month compared to $767/month in Rockaway Beach — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Middletown is more affordable at $71,300 median vs $130,000.

Median household income in Middletown is $49,643 compared to $56,563 in Rockaway Beach (-12.2%). While Rockaway Beach 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 18.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Rockaway Beach.