Caseyville, IL vs Centralia, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Centralia is 20% cheaper than Caseyville. With a cost index of 63 vs 76, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Centralia to Caseyville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Caseyville is $1,157/month compared to $775/month in Centralia — a 49% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Centralia is more affordable at $81,600 median vs $94,900.

Median household income in Caseyville is $57,919 compared to $47,308 in Centralia (+22.4%). While Caseyville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Caseyville spend roughly 24% of their income on rent, more than the 19.7% in Centralia.