Middletown, OH vs Westerville, OH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Middletown is 28.2% cheaper than Westerville. With a cost index of 75 vs 104, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Middletown to Westerville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Middletown is $974/month compared to $1,409/month in Westerville — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Middletown is more affordable at $148,300 median vs $343,200.

Median household income in Middletown is $54,985 compared to $107,054 in Westerville (-48.6%). While Westerville 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 15.8% in Westerville.