Centerville, IA vs Ogden, IA

Centerville is moderately more affordable than Ogden, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Centerville scores 63 compared to 67 for Ogden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ogden 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 $745/month in Ogden — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ogden has cheaper rent, Centerville actually has lower median home values ($99,000 vs $155,800).

Median household income in Centerville is $41,472 compared to $70,556 in Ogden (-41.2%). While Ogden 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 12.7% in Ogden.