Middletown, PA vs Penbrook, PA

Penbrook is moderately more affordable than Middletown, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Middletown scores 82 compared to 74 for Penbrook, 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 $946/month in Penbrook — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Penbrook is more affordable at $140,000 median vs $159,800.

Median household income in Middletown is $54,778 compared to $68,295 in Penbrook (-19.8%). Penbrook 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 16.6% in Penbrook.