Centerville, MN vs North Branch, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. North Branch is 15% cheaper than Centerville. With a cost index of 96 vs 110, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from North Branch to Centerville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Centerville is $1,453/month compared to $1,178/month in North Branch — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: North Branch is more affordable at $290,600 median vs $364,700.

Median household income in Centerville is $119,361 compared to $90,383 in North Branch (+32.1%). 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 15.6% in North Branch.