Middletown, PA vs Wind Gap, PA

Middletown is moderately more affordable than Wind Gap, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Middletown scores 82 compared to 88 for Wind Gap, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wind Gap 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 $1,205/month in Wind Gap — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Middletown is more affordable at $159,800 median vs $201,800.

Median household income in Middletown is $54,778 compared to $74,803 in Wind Gap (-26.8%). While Wind Gap 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 19.3% in Wind Gap.