Middletown, PA vs West Wyomissing, PA

Middletown is moderately more affordable than West Wyomissing, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Middletown scores 82 compared to 88 for West Wyomissing, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Wyomissing 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 $1,304/month in West Wyomissing — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Middletown is more affordable at $159,800 median vs $180,500.

Median household income in Middletown is $54,778 compared to $75,944 in West Wyomissing (-27.9%). While West Wyomissing 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 25.1% of their income on rent, more than the 20.6% in West Wyomissing.