Calumet City, IL vs Centralia, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Centralia is 28.2% cheaper than Calumet City. With a cost index of 63 vs 81, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Centralia to Calumet City should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Calumet City is $1,138/month compared to $775/month in Centralia — a 47% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Centralia is more affordable at $81,600 median vs $133,600.

Median household income in Calumet City is $53,991 compared to $47,308 in Centralia (+14.1%). The higher salaries in Calumet City partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Calumet City spend roughly 25.3% of their income on rent, more than the 19.7% in Centralia.