Centerville, MO vs Fairfax, MO

Centerville is moderately more affordable than Fairfax, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Centerville scores 53 compared to 56 for Fairfax, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairfax can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Centerville is $525/month compared to $560/month in Fairfax — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Centerville is more affordable at $61,900 median vs $91,500.

Median household income in Centerville is $41,136 compared to $54,107 in Fairfax (-24%). While Fairfax 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 15.3% of their income on rent, more than the 12.4% in Fairfax.