Chillum, MD vs Kettering, MD

Chillum is moderately more affordable than Kettering, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Chillum scores 122 compared to 142 for Kettering, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kettering can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chillum is $1,733/month compared to $2,285/month in Kettering — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chillum is more affordable at $383,900 median vs $416,500.

Median household income in Chillum is $78,513 compared to $124,036 in Kettering (-36.7%). While Kettering is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chillum spend roughly 26.5% of their income on rent, more than the 22.1% in Kettering.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (59.3°F vs 59.3°F). Kettering receives more rainfall at 41.8" per year compared to 41.8" in Chillum.