Centerville borough (Crawford County), PA vs Polk, PA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Polk is 18.3% cheaper than Centerville borough (Crawford County). With a cost index of 61 vs 73, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Polk to Centerville borough (Crawford County) should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Centerville borough (Crawford County) is $1,029/month compared to $689/month in Polk — a 49% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Polk is more affordable at $87,500 median vs $99,200.

Median household income in Centerville borough (Crawford County) is $52,188 compared to $44,250 in Polk (+17.9%). The higher salaries in Centerville borough (Crawford County) partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Centerville borough (Crawford County) spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, more than the 18.7% in Polk.