Barnes, KS vs Centralia, KS

Barnes is moderately more affordable than Centralia, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Barnes scores 57 compared to 66 for Centralia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Centralia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Barnes is $775/month compared to $930/month in Centralia — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Barnes is more affordable at $27,500 median vs $80,600.

Median household income in Barnes is $42,500 compared to $58,125 in Centralia (-26.9%). While Centralia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Barnes spend roughly 21.9% of their income on rent, more than the 19.2% in Centralia.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55°F vs 53.1°F). Centralia receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 32.2" in Barnes.