Cedar Lake, IN vs Pendleton, IN

Pendleton is moderately more affordable than Cedar Lake, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Cedar Lake scores 94 compared to 87 for Pendleton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cedar Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cedar Lake is $1,209/month compared to $1,154/month in Pendleton — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pendleton is more affordable at $236,200 median vs $259,900.

Median household income in Cedar Lake is $79,177 compared to $87,971 in Pendleton (-10%). Pendleton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cedar Lake spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Pendleton.