Austin, IN vs Kendallville, IN

Austin is moderately more affordable than Kendallville, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Austin scores 61 compared to 64 for Kendallville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kendallville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Austin is $698/month compared to $696/month in Kendallville — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kendallville has cheaper rent, Austin actually has lower median home values ($88,000 vs $130,600).

Median household income in Austin is $30,473 compared to $60,909 in Kendallville (-50%). While Kendallville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Austin spend roughly 27.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.7% in Kendallville.