Middletown, OH vs Norwood, OH

Middletown is moderately more affordable than Norwood, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Middletown scores 75 compared to 80 for Norwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Norwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Middletown is $974/month compared to $925/month in Norwood — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Norwood has cheaper rent, Middletown actually has lower median home values ($148,300 vs $228,300).

Median household income in Middletown is $54,985 compared to $64,724 in Norwood (-15%). While Norwood 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 21.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in Norwood.