Compare: Middletown, CT and Bethany, OK

Middletown CT

115.2

Cost of Living

above US average

48,729

Population

13.36

Crime Rate per 1000

below US average

$75,120

Median Income

below US average

$336,000

Median House Price

above US average

$2200

Average Rent

above US average

Poverty Rate

below US average

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

below US average

Bethany OK

88.5

Cost of Living

below US average

20,447

Population

22.2

Crime Rate per 1000

below US average

$54,606

Median Income

below US average

$187,750

Median House Price

above US average

$1200

Average Rent

below US average

13%

Poverty Rate

above US average

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

below US average

Pros of Middletown

Historic downtown area
Low crime rate
Diverse dining options
Nice parks and trails
Good local schools
Community events year-round
Access to Hartford job market
Family-friendly activities
Friendly residents
Close to nature reserves

Cons of Middletown

Few job opportunities locally
Some areas feel isolated
Political divide in views
High property taxes
Public transport issues
Aging infrastructure
Cold winters
Limited youth programs
Limited nightlife options
Less cultural diversity

Pros of Bethany

Access to public transit
Family-friendly parks
Close-knit community
Diverse dining options
Nearby shopping centers
Active community events
Short commutes to jobs
Good schools in area
Low cost of living
Mild weather year-round

Cons of Bethany

Some areas feel unsafe
Traffic congestion during rush
Higher crime rates reported
Perception of low economic growth
Racial tensions exist in areas
Limited nightlife activities
Public transport is lacking
School funding issues noted
Fewer job opportunities
Limited healthcare services