Middletown, OH vs Streetsboro, OH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Middletown is 17.3% cheaper than Streetsboro. With a cost index of 75 vs 90, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Middletown to Streetsboro should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Middletown is $974/month compared to $1,372/month in Streetsboro — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Middletown is more affordable at $148,300 median vs $197,000.

Median household income in Middletown is $54,985 compared to $82,273 in Streetsboro (-33.2%). While Streetsboro 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 20% in Streetsboro.