Hanover, IN vs Kendallville, IN

Kendallville is moderately more affordable than Hanover, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Hanover scores 71 compared to 64 for Kendallville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hanover can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hanover is $913/month compared to $696/month in Kendallville — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kendallville has cheaper rent, Hanover actually has lower median home values ($126,300 vs $130,600).

Median household income in Hanover is $58,194 compared to $60,909 in Kendallville (-4.5%). Kendallville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hanover spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.7% in Kendallville.