Center, MO vs Howardville, MO

Howardville is moderately more affordable than Center, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Center scores 49 compared to 46 for Howardville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Center can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Center is $350/month compared to $322/month in Howardville — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Howardville is more affordable at $56,500 median vs $82,600.

Median household income in Center is $62,750 compared to $13,889 in Howardville (+351.8%). While Center is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Center spend roughly 6.7% of their income on rent, less than the 27.8% in Howardville.