Kenwood, OH vs Solon, OH

Solon is moderately more affordable than Kenwood, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Kenwood scores 120 compared to 108 for Solon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kenwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kenwood is $1,972/month compared to $1,460/month in Solon — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Solon has cheaper rent, Kenwood actually has lower median home values ($335,000 vs $375,700).

Median household income in Kenwood is $105,694 compared to $135,180 in Solon (-21.8%). Solon offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Kenwood spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Solon.