Kennesaw, GA vs Stonecrest, GA

Stonecrest is moderately more affordable than Kennesaw, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Kennesaw scores 113 compared to 99 for Stonecrest, 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 $1,490/month in Stonecrest — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stonecrest is more affordable at $223,100 median vs $291,300.

Median household income in Kennesaw is $79,759 compared to $62,939 in Stonecrest (+26.7%). While Kennesaw 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, less than the 28.4% in Stonecrest.