Centerville, OH vs Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Cuyahoga Falls is moderately more affordable than Centerville, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Centerville scores 90 compared to 78 for Cuyahoga Falls, 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 $1,182/month compared to $1,029/month in Cuyahoga Falls — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cuyahoga Falls is more affordable at $174,700 median vs $262,300.

Median household income in Centerville is $81,500 compared to $70,645 in Cuyahoga Falls (+15.4%). 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 17.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Cuyahoga Falls.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.1°F vs 52.3°F). Centerville receives more rainfall at 41" per year compared to 32.5" in Cuyahoga Falls.