Clinton, MD vs Kettering, MD

Clinton is moderately more affordable than Kettering, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Clinton 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 Clinton is $1,665/month compared to $2,285/month in Kettering — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clinton is more affordable at $400,300 median vs $416,500.

Median household income in Clinton is $120,967 compared to $124,036 in Kettering (-2.5%). Kettering 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 Clinton spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, less 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 Clinton.