Median rent is 40% lower in Middletown ($974/mo vs $1,614/mo). Buying is cheaper in Middletown, where the median home runs $148,300 versus $271,000. Households earn more in Middletown ($77,174 vs $54,985 a year). Overall, the two cities have a nearly identical cost of living index (92.5).
City A
Middletown, NY
City B
Middletown, OH
How much would you need to earn in Middletown, OH to maintain your standard of living from Middletown, NY?
Equivalent salary in Middletown, OH
$75,000
Costs are about the same in both cities.
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
Metric
Middletown
New York
Middletown
Ohio
👥Population
💰Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Renters will find significantly cheaper housing in Middletown — median rent of $974/mo versus $1,614/mo in Middletown, a 40% difference. Home buyers face a steeper market in Middletown: the median home is $271,000 versus $148,300 in Middletown — 45% more expensive.
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
New York's top income tax rate is 10.90% versus 3.50% in Ohio, so Middletown is more tax-friendly for high earners. Sales tax is 4.00% in New York and 5.75% in Ohio; Middletown has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Middletown
Income tax: 10.90%
Sales tax: 4.00%
Middletown
Income tax: 3.50%
Sales tax: 5.75%
Air quality data is not yet available for these cities.
Pick Middletown if you prioritize higher median household income ($77,174/yr).
Pick Middletown if you prioritize cheaper rent ($974/mo median).
Pick Middletown if you prioritize lower state income tax (3.50%).
Is Middletown cheaper than Middletown?
Middletown is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 92.5 versus 92.5 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Middletown.
How much is rent in Middletown vs Middletown?
Median rent is $1,614/mo in Middletown, NY and $974/mo in Middletown, OH. Middletown, OH has the lower rent by about 40%.
Which has higher salaries — Middletown or Middletown?
Median household income is $77,174 in Middletown, NY and $54,985 in Middletown, OH. Middletown, NY has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Middletown or Middletown?
New York's top income tax rate is 10.90% and Ohio's is 3.50%. Middletown, OH has the lower rate.
What salary do I need in Middletown to match my Middletown income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Middletown, NY is equivalent to roughly $100,000 in Middletown, OH (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology