Middletown, OH vs Warren, OH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Warren is 25.2% cheaper than Middletown. With a cost index of 60 vs 75, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Warren to Middletown should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Middletown is $974/month compared to $759/month in Warren — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Warren is more affordable at $80,100 median vs $148,300.

Median household income in Middletown is $54,985 compared to $36,955 in Warren (+48.8%). While Middletown 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, less than the 24.6% in Warren.