Kennard, TX vs Pine Island, TX

Kennard is moderately more affordable than Pine Island, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Kennard scores 72 compared to 85 for Pine Island, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pine Island can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kennard is $1,000/month compared to $647/month in Pine Island — a 55% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pine Island has cheaper rent, Kennard actually has lower median home values ($104,700 vs $367,400).

Median household income in Kennard is $83,333 compared to $63,523 in Pine Island (+31.2%). Kennard offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Kennard spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Pine Island.

Climate-wise, Pine Island is notably warmer with an average of 69.8°F compared to 66.4°F in Kennard. Pine Island receives more rainfall at 50.8" per year compared to 50.3" in Kennard.