Centerville, IN vs Kirklin, IN

Centerville is moderately more affordable than Kirklin, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Centerville scores 68 compared to 72 for Kirklin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kirklin 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 $1,015/month in Kirklin — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Centerville has cheaper rent, Kirklin actually has lower median home values ($92,900 vs $133,200).

Median household income in Centerville is $50,724 compared to $57,250 in Kirklin (-11.4%). While Kirklin 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, less than the 21.3% in Kirklin.