Cost of Living in Kenilworth, PA

With a cost of living index of 104, Kenilworth, PA is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 4% more expensive than the national average and 21% above the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Kenilworth is a small community of 1,966 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Kenilworth's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,298 (2% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $349,000 (14% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.1x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Kenilworth is $111,275, which is 48% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 14% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Everyday prices in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.