Middletown, PA vs Williamsport, PA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Williamsport is 17.5% cheaper than Middletown. With a cost index of 70 vs 82, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Williamsport to Middletown should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Middletown is $1,145/month compared to $825/month in Williamsport — a 39% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Williamsport is more affordable at $146,500 median vs $159,800.

Median household income in Middletown is $54,778 compared to $49,363 in Williamsport (+11%). The higher salaries in Middletown partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Middletown spend roughly 25.1% of their income on rent, more than the 20.1% in Williamsport.