Kendallville, IN vs Marion, IN

Marion is moderately more affordable than Kendallville, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Kendallville scores 64 compared to 61 for Marion, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kendallville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kendallville is $696/month compared to $760/month in Marion — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kendallville has cheaper rent, Marion actually has lower median home values ($83,200 vs $130,600).

Median household income in Kendallville is $60,909 compared to $43,349 in Marion (+40.5%). While Kendallville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kendallville spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, less than the 21% in Marion.