Centerville, IA vs Moville, IA

Centerville is moderately more affordable than Moville, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Centerville scores 63 compared to 68 for Moville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Moville 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 $763/month in Moville — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Centerville is more affordable at $99,000 median vs $174,600.

Median household income in Centerville is $41,472 compared to $96,250 in Moville (-56.9%). While Moville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Centerville spend roughly 21.9% of their income on rent, more than the 9.5% in Moville.