Cheltenham Village, PA vs Kennett Square, PA

Cheltenham Village is moderately more affordable than Kennett Square, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Cheltenham Village scores 93 compared to 102 for Kennett Square, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kennett Square can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cheltenham Village is $1,120/month compared to $1,243/month in Kennett Square — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cheltenham Village is more affordable at $278,400 median vs $347,700.

Median household income in Cheltenham Village is $89,018 compared to $74,259 in Kennett Square (+19.9%). Cheltenham Village offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cheltenham Village spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 20.1% in Kennett Square.