Kennesaw, GA vs Port Wentworth, GA

Port Wentworth is moderately more affordable than Kennesaw, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Kennesaw scores 113 compared to 100 for Port Wentworth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kennesaw can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kennesaw is $1,763/month compared to $1,648/month in Port Wentworth — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Port Wentworth is more affordable at $204,900 median vs $291,300.

Median household income in Kennesaw is $79,759 compared to $78,861 in Port Wentworth (+1.1%). Kennesaw does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Kennesaw spend roughly 26.5% of their income on rent, more than the 25.1% in Port Wentworth.