Aurelia, IA vs Center Point, IA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Aurelia is 22% cheaper than Center Point. With a cost index of 63 vs 80, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Aurelia to Center Point should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Aurelia is $645/month compared to $1,022/month in Center Point — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Aurelia is more affordable at $135,900 median vs $215,800.

Median household income in Aurelia is $68,605 compared to $92,500 in Center Point (-25.8%). While Center Point is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Aurelia spend roughly 11.3% of their income on rent, less than the 13.3% in Center Point.