Chesterton, IN vs Pendleton, IN

Pendleton is moderately more affordable than Chesterton, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Chesterton scores 94 compared to 87 for Pendleton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chesterton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chesterton is $1,145/month compared to $1,154/month in Pendleton — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chesterton has cheaper rent, Pendleton actually has lower median home values ($236,200 vs $280,400).

Median household income in Chesterton is $88,536 compared to $87,971 in Pendleton (+0.6%). Chesterton does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Chesterton spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, less than the 15.7% in Pendleton.