Centerville, IA vs Greenfield, IA

Greenfield is moderately more affordable than Centerville, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Centerville scores 63 compared to 60 for Greenfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Centerville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Centerville is $758/month compared to $600/month in Greenfield — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Greenfield has cheaper rent, Centerville actually has lower median home values ($99,000 vs $115,700).

Median household income in Centerville is $41,472 compared to $53,152 in Greenfield (-22%). Greenfield offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Centerville spend roughly 21.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13.5% in Greenfield.