Bismarck, MO vs Centralia, MO

Bismarck is moderately more affordable than Centralia, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Bismarck scores 62 compared to 67 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 Bismarck is $683/month compared to $723/month in Centralia — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bismarck is more affordable at $108,000 median vs $165,600.

Median household income in Bismarck is $41,550 compared to $51,868 in Centralia (-19.9%). 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 Bismarck spend roughly 19.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in Centralia.