Middletown, PA vs Mount Penn, PA

Mount Penn is moderately more affordable than Middletown, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Middletown scores 82 compared to 76 for Mount Penn, 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 $1,145/month compared to $940/month in Mount Penn — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mount Penn has cheaper rent, Middletown actually has lower median home values ($159,800 vs $163,300).

Median household income in Middletown is $54,778 compared to $61,544 in Mount Penn (-11%). Mount Penn offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Middletown spend roughly 25.1% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in Mount Penn.