Middletown, NY vs Mount Vernon, NY

Middletown is moderately more affordable than Mount Vernon, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Middletown scores 110 compared to 123 for Mount Vernon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mount Vernon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Middletown is $1,614/month compared to $1,546/month in Mount Vernon — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mount Vernon has cheaper rent, Middletown actually has lower median home values ($271,000 vs $449,600).

Median household income in Middletown is $77,174 compared to $77,171 in Mount Vernon. Looking at affordability, residents of Middletown spend roughly 25.1% of their income on rent, more than the 24% in Mount Vernon.

Climate-wise, Mount Vernon is notably warmer with an average of 56.7°F compared to 49.4°F in Middletown. Mount Vernon receives more rainfall at 45.3" per year compared to 41" in Middletown.