Middletown, NY vs West Haverstraw, NY

Middletown is moderately more affordable than West Haverstraw, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Middletown scores 110 compared to 124 for West Haverstraw, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Haverstraw 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 $1,807/month in West Haverstraw — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Middletown is more affordable at $271,000 median vs $368,600.

Median household income in Middletown is $77,174 compared to $86,167 in West Haverstraw (-10.4%). The higher salaries in West Haverstraw partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Middletown spend roughly 25.1% of their income on rent, less than the 25.2% in West Haverstraw.