Kenilworth, NJ vs Somerset, NJ

Somerset is moderately more affordable than Kenilworth, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Kenilworth scores 146 compared to 135 for Somerset, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kenilworth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kenilworth is $2,119/month compared to $2,050/month in Somerset — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Somerset is more affordable at $408,600 median vs $521,100.

Median household income in Kenilworth is $126,295 compared to $113,603 in Somerset (+11.2%). While Kenilworth is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kenilworth spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Somerset.