Camden, IN vs Kempton, IN

Camden is moderately more affordable than Kempton, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Camden scores 55 compared to 63 for Kempton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kempton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Camden is $505/month compared to $775/month in Kempton — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Camden has cheaper rent, Kempton actually has lower median home values ($80,000 vs $98,700).

Median household income in Camden is $53,977 compared to $46,250 in Kempton (+16.7%). Camden offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Camden spend roughly 11.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.1% in Kempton.