2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Middletown, NJ vs Palm Springs, FL

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Is it cheaper to live in Palm Springs or is it cheaper to live in Middletown?
- Palm Springs is 11.6% less expensive than Middletown.

Which city has more affordable housing, Palm Springs or Middletown?
- Palm Springs housing costs are 37.8% less expensive than Middletown housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Middletown or is Health Care more affordable in Palm Springs.
- Health related expenses are 2.7% more in Palm Springs.
 Middletown, NJPalm Springs, FLUnited States
 Overall  Unlock114.1100
 Food & Groceries106.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.0100
 Housing116.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$265,400$338,100
 Utilities101  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock130.4100
 Miscellaneous139.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Middletown    2 Reviews

I lived in the Belford section In north Middletown for about a year and although it was a great area the cost of living and rent is too high. I rented a 2 br 2br condo  More

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Over 17 years ago

this area is excellent. beautiful surroundings with trees and well kept homes.excellent public schooling, not far from nyc which enables a reasonable commute.however,  More

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Reviews for Palm Springs    1 Reviews

I am a long-time staff member of G-Star School of the Arts. My children attend the school. I’ll answer critics with facts: G-Star is an “A” rated school; Graduation  More

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