Middletown, OH vs Zanesville, OH

Zanesville is moderately more affordable than Middletown, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Middletown scores 75 compared to 67 for Zanesville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Middletown 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 $812/month in Zanesville — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Zanesville is more affordable at $106,900 median vs $148,300.

Median household income in Middletown is $54,985 compared to $39,085 in Zanesville (+40.7%). 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 24.9% in Zanesville.