Centertown, MO vs Diamond, MO

Centertown is moderately more affordable than Diamond, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Centertown scores 62 compared to 65 for Diamond, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Diamond can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Centertown is $690/month compared to $814/month in Diamond — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Centertown is more affordable at $127,300 median vs $132,800.

Median household income in Centertown is $41,771 compared to $74,000 in Diamond (-43.6%). While Diamond is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Centertown spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.2% in Diamond.