Center Point, IA vs Hills, IA

Center Point is moderately more affordable than Hills, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Center Point scores 80 compared to 86 for Hills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Center Point is $1,022/month compared to $1,179/month in Hills — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Center Point is more affordable at $215,800 median vs $217,800.

Median household income in Center Point is $92,500 compared to $81,875 in Hills (+13%). Center Point offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Center Point spend roughly 13.3% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in Hills.