Middletown, OH vs Willoughby, OH

Middletown is moderately more affordable than Willoughby, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Middletown scores 75 compared to 84 for Willoughby, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Willoughby 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 $1,147/month in Willoughby — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Middletown is more affordable at $148,300 median vs $206,200.

Median household income in Middletown is $54,985 compared to $70,884 in Willoughby (-22.4%). While Willoughby 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 19.4% in Willoughby.