Kennesaw, GA vs Roswell, GA

Kennesaw is moderately more affordable than Roswell, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Kennesaw scores 113 compared to 130 for Roswell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roswell 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 $1,707/month in Roswell — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Roswell has cheaper rent, Kennesaw actually has lower median home values ($291,300 vs $520,500).

Median household income in Kennesaw is $79,759 compared to $124,422 in Roswell (-35.9%). While Roswell is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kennesaw spend roughly 26.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in Roswell.