Kennesaw, GA vs Smyrna, GA

Kennesaw is moderately more affordable than Smyrna, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Kennesaw scores 113 compared to 120 for Smyrna, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Smyrna 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 $1,682/month in Smyrna — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Smyrna has cheaper rent, Kennesaw actually has lower median home values ($291,300 vs $409,000).

Median household income in Kennesaw is $79,759 compared to $96,780 in Smyrna (-17.6%). While Smyrna 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 20.9% in Smyrna.