Beaverdale, IA vs Center Point, IA

Center Point is moderately more affordable than Beaverdale, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Beaverdale scores 87 compared to 80 for Center Point, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beaverdale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beaverdale is $1,369/month compared to $1,022/month in Center Point — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Center Point has cheaper rent, Beaverdale actually has lower median home values ($171,200 vs $215,800).

Median household income in Beaverdale is $66,000 compared to $92,500 in Center Point (-28.6%). Center Point offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaverdale spend roughly 24.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13.3% in Center Point.