Kendallville, IN vs Union City, IN

Union City is moderately more affordable than Kendallville, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Kendallville scores 64 compared to 59 for Union City, 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 $662/month in Union City — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Union City is more affordable at $80,100 median vs $130,600.

Median household income in Kendallville is $60,909 compared to $37,202 in Union City (+63.7%). 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 21.4% in Union City.