Kenton, OH vs New London, OH

Kenton is moderately more affordable than New London, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Kenton scores 60 compared to 65 for New London, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New London can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kenton is $642/month compared to $819/month in New London — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kenton is more affordable at $98,100 median vs $98,400.

Median household income in Kenton is $47,667 compared to $47,935 in New London (-0.6%). New London 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 Kenton spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in New London.