Kempton, IN vs Pennville, IN

Pennville is moderately more affordable than Kempton, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Kempton scores 63 compared to 59 for Pennville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kempton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kempton is $775/month compared to $675/month in Pennville — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pennville is more affordable at $75,000 median vs $80,000.

Median household income in Kempton is $46,250 compared to $36,607 in Pennville (+26.3%). While Kempton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kempton spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, less than the 22.1% in Pennville.