Centerville, MN vs Hermantown, MN

Hermantown is moderately more affordable than Centerville, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Centerville scores 110 compared to 103 for Hermantown, 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 $1,453/month compared to $1,375/month in Hermantown — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hermantown has cheaper rent, Centerville actually has lower median home values ($364,700 vs $374,000).

Median household income in Centerville is $119,361 compared to $92,026 in Hermantown (+29.7%). While Centerville 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 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 17.9% in Hermantown.