Brook, IN vs Centerville, IN

Centerville is moderately more affordable than Brook, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Brook scores 75 compared to 68 for Centerville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brook can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brook is $1,008/month compared to $799/month in Centerville — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Centerville has cheaper rent, Brook actually has lower median home values ($101,200 vs $133,200).

Median household income in Brook is $57,422 compared to $50,724 in Centerville (+13.2%). While Brook is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brook spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, more than the 18.9% in Centerville.