Ardmore, TN vs Camden, TN

Camden is moderately more affordable than Ardmore, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Ardmore scores 72 compared to 67 for Camden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ardmore can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ardmore is $887/month compared to $820/month in Camden — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Camden is more affordable at $123,600 median vs $160,200.

Median household income in Ardmore is $55,000 compared to $48,700 in Camden (+12.9%). While Ardmore is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ardmore spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in Camden.