Centerville, IN vs Fish Lake, IN

Centerville is moderately more affordable than Fish Lake, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Centerville scores 68 compared to 74 for Fish Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fish Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Centerville is $799/month compared to $892/month in Fish Lake — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Centerville is more affordable at $133,200 median vs $181,300.

Median household income in Centerville is $50,724 compared to $69,417 in Fish Lake (-26.9%). While Fish Lake 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 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Fish Lake.